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Explore entertaining clips from Phonics Special: Ay, featuring fun ways to learn 'ay' words through engaging activities and animations.

Phonics tests for six year olds have started in schools in England. But what do parents need to know about this system for learning to read? Phonics has been promoted by the government as the best way ...