Sounds-Write School Accreditation Programme
The Sounds-Write schools accreditation programme is a community of schools with a shared vision to improve the life chances of children by ensuring that they become proficient readers and writers.

About our Accredited Schools
Every school undergoes a biennial audit to demonstrate their commitment to continuously improving their Sounds-Write teaching practice.
There are two accreditation tiers schools can achieve, silver and gold:
– Silver Schools have been teaching Sounds-Write for at least a year and have completed a self-audit of the practice in their schools to demonstrate the Silver Award objectives.
– Gold Schools have been Silver Schools for at least 2 years and have provided additional evidence to show that they are teaching Sounds-Write to a very high standard. Gold schools host events throughout the year to showcase Sounds-Write practice to visitors.

Find a Sounds-Write Accredited School
Search our interactive map to locate a school in your area.
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Become a Sounds-Write Accredited School
Are you implementing Sounds-Write with fidelity? Join our network of accredited schools dedicated to achieving high standards in phonics teaching. By becoming a Sounds-Write accredited school, you’ll model best practices and support schools new to Sounds-Write.

Benefits include:
– Termly online networking meetings to keep you up to date with new resources, courses and our initiatives
– A marketing toolkit to share your news with stakeholders and parents
– Opportunities to take part in case studies and research projects
– A silver or gold badge for your school website
– For gold schools, exclusive discounts and offers
Download The Pathway to Silver and Gold information sheet for a full list of benefits.
How to apply
1. Download the Pathway to Silver and Gold Document to find out all about the School Accreditation Programme
2. Download the self-audit to read the criteria to determine whether you meet the criteria
3. Complete the self-audit form and email it to schoolaccreditation@sounds-write.com
Submissions can be emailed at any point throughout the year. Accreditation submissions are assessed on a quarterly basis with audit review dates of:
- 5th April 2025
- 27th June 2025
- 24th October 2025
- 23rd January 2026
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