When Are Split Digraphs Introduced?

These are first taught in years 1 and 2 as part of the phonics curriculum. You're first taught the basic sounds which letters in our alphabet make; c-a-t, for example.

What phase are split digraphs?

Split digraphs are taught during Phase 5 in the Letters and Sounds scheme of work. Teachers may introduce split digraphs to children by showing the digraphs in isolation (E.g. i-e) and teaching them the sound it makes.

What is a split digraph?

A split digraph is when one sound splits the a, e, i, o, or u and the final e. For example, stage has a split digraph but not change.