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Jolly Phonics Online Training: Bringing Literacy to Life

Jolly Phonics

Join this high-energy, practical online session designed to transform how you teach early reading and writing. Explore the 5 key skills of Jolly Phonics—from letter sounds and formation to blending, segmenting, and tricky words—and see how they come alive through fast-paced, multi-sensory teaching. We’ll also introduce Jolly Classroom, supporting you with ready-to-use digital lessons, alongside guidance on using Pupil Books 1–3 to take learners from first sounds to confident reading and writing. Expect to leave inspired, equipped, and ready to make phonics stick—even from behind a screen.

Date Tuesday 21 April 2026
Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Africa/Johannesburg)
Location Online

Event Overview

Join this high-energy, practical online session designed to transform how you teach early reading and writing. Explore the 5 key skills of Jolly Phonics—from letter sounds and formation to blending, segmenting, and tricky words—and see how they come alive through fast-paced, multi-sensory teaching. We’ll also introduce Jolly Classroom, supporting you with ready-to-use digital lessons, alongside guidance on using Pupil Books 1–3 to take learners from first sounds to confident reading and writing. Expect to leave inspired, equipped, and ready to make phonics stick—even from behind a screen.

  • Jolly Phonics

What Will We Cover

  • Planning The Sequence

    How to structure sounds, actions and early reading activities so the session feels practical from the first week.

  • Teaching With Confidence

    Simple classroom routines that help children remember letter sounds and practise them consistently.

  • Applying It Immediately

    Clear next steps teachers can use after the event, with resources and follow-up routes signposted.

  • Supporting Every Learner

    Practical ways to adapt the approach for different groups, settings and confidence levels.

Clare Kafwimbi

Clare Kafwimbi

Clare Marie Kafwimbi is an accomplished primary educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom practice and leadership across international schools in Zambia and Southern Africa. Currently serving as a Curriculum Lead, she drives teacher development through dynamic CPD sessions that build confidence, creativity, and strong classroom practice. Inspired by her first Jolly Phonics training, Clare quickly became a passionate advocate for systematic synthetic phonics. She now contributes to training teams across Zambia and Ethiopia, empowering thousands of teachers to strengthen literacy outcomes through engaging, child-centred approaches. Known for her vibrant, bubbly personality, Clare brings energy and creativity to every session. Her style combines deep practical insight with hands-on learning, ensuring educators leave equipped, inspired, and ready to implement. Whether supporting a phonics rollout, leading impactful CPD, or helping systems amplify learner voice, Clare is committed to building thriving literacy cultures. Let’s connect and transform how educators teach—and how children learn—with confidence, curiosity, and impact.

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