Jolly Learning

09/09/2026

Jolly Classroom’s biggest-ever update is here! 🎉

Discover a clearer Scope & Sequence, a redesigned weekly dashboard, ready-planned fifth-day revision lessons and a simpler lesson overview with timings, guidance, songs and worksheets all in one place.

You’ll also find:

✨ Easier and adaptive in-lesson navigation
🎯 A more powerful Activity Bank
🎲 New and refreshed activities
📚 Folktale Readers organised by level
🔤 Brand-new Jolly Literacy: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar 2 content

Log in or register for a 30-day free trial to explore our new updates: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y9bGd0

17/08/2026

✨ Great news! Our full Jolly Literacy 2 range is now here! 📚

Following the launch of the first Jolly Literacy 2 titles in May, the remaining titles are now available to purchase, including Teacher’s Books and American English Pupil Books.

Jolly Literacy is designed to build on the foundations of Jolly Phonics, supporting children as they continue to develop their literacy skills. The programme combines Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation with Reading Comprehension & Writing Skills, helping children become confident, enthusiastic readers and writers.

Jolly Literacy 2 builds naturally on the learning from Level 1, introducing new spelling patterns and grammar concepts while continuing to develop vocabulary, comprehension and independent writing.

With structured Pupil Books, engaging activities and comprehensive Teacher’s Books providing step-by-step lesson guidance, teachers have the support they need to keep children progressing with confidence.

Explore the complete Jolly Literacy 2 range here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xGcgf0

27/07/2026

📢 Exciting new updates are now available in the Jolly Phonics Lessons app!

We've added even more resources to help make planning and teaching with Jolly Phonics easier than ever.

✨ What's new?
📖 The Jolly Phonics Teacher's Guide
Access our online guide directly within the app whenever you need lesson guidance, teaching tips and programme support.

📚 30 Jolly Phonics Folktales Readers
Enjoy access to selected readers across our Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple levels—perfect for supporting reading practice and developing confidence.

🛍️ Browse our product range
Discover Jolly Learning resources without leaving the app. Whether you'd like to purchase products or build a quote for your school, you can now do it all in one place.

Everything you need to support your phonics teaching is becoming even more accessible.
Download or update your app today and start exploring the new features!

21/05/2026

📚 Introducing our brand-new Reading Comprehension & Writing Skills programme for Year 2 ✏️

Designed to work alongside our new editions of Jolly Literacy: Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation 2, these exciting new resources help children become:
✔ Thoughtful readers
✔ Confident writers
✔ Creative communicators

Each week includes:
📖 Rich fiction and nonfiction texts
💡 Engaging comprehension activities
✍️ Creative writing opportunities
🌟 Stimulating prompts to inspire independent writing

With write-in pupil books, workbooks and detailed teacher support, it’s everything you need to help children develop a lifelong love of literacy.

Discover more at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vv1gJ0

11/05/2026

Our official Jolly Phonics Complete Course has now launched 🚀

Discover our new comprehensive, self-paced online course designed to help teachers deliver confident, effective phonics teaching.

With 7 hours of training, a certificate on completion, in-depth videos, exclusive downloadable materials, and over 200 pages of research, it provides practical guidance for teaching the 5 key skills: Letter Sounds, Blending, Segmenting, Tricky Words, and Handwriting.

Early bird pricing is available now until 31st July 2026 at just £100 (standard pricing £150).

Learn more and register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v9n8t0

24/04/2026

Did you know? 👀
Jolly Learning goes beyond phonics…

Our Jolly Literacy range of teacher and pupil books supports children with:

📚 Reading comprehension
✏️ Writing skills
🔤 Spelling
📝 Grammar and punctuation

Helping to build confident readers AND writers every step of the way 💛

17/04/2026

Looking to boost your pupils' spelling, grammar and punctuation skills ahead of SATs? 📚✏️

Our Jolly Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation books offer a clear, structured approach that builds confidence step by step – perfect for supporting learning in the classroom or at home.

Covering Years 1–6, the programme develops essential writing skills, expands vocabulary, and helps children understand how language works.

With engaging, child-friendly activities and regular practice, these books are a great way to reinforce key concepts that are vital for SATs success.

👉 Explore the full range here: https://bit.ly/4mvVFTY

Help your class feel prepared, confident, and ready to shine! 🌟

26/03/2026

✨ Where Reading Leads to Writing ✨
Sparking Creativity with Jolly Phonics Decodable Readers

Join Sara Wernham and Yvonne Dalorto for an inspiring webinar that connects reading and writing in meaningful ways.

📅 16 April 2026
🕒 15:00 (GMT) | 2.5 hours
🎓 Includes Professional Development Certification
💷 £25

👉 Book your spot now: https://jollylearning.com/?promo=open

Learn how decodable readers can:
📚 Build confident readers
✏ Support sentence and story writing
🎨 Spark creativity while staying phonically accurate

Packed with practical ideas, classroom activities, and planning tips—this is a must-attend for teachers using Jolly Phonics.

Learn to read and write with Jolly Phonics and Jolly Literacy - the proven systematic synthetic phonics programme.

24/03/2026

Sometimes it’s important to pause and reflect on where it all began.

What started as a simple idea - to help children learn to read through a joyful and effective approach - has grown into a programme used in classrooms around the world.

Watching this video of Chris Jolly is a powerful reminder of the passion and purpose behind Jolly Phonics, and how that vision continues to shape early years education today.

From its beginnings in the UK to its global reach, the impact has only been possible because of the dedication of teachers, trainers and partners who bring the programme to life every day.

To everyone who has been part of this journey - thank you.

Together, we continue to support children in developing the fundamental skill of reading, setting the foundation for lifelong learning.

Chris Jolly, Founder of Jolly Phonics, talks about the Jolly Futures, the world’s most far-reaching and effective philanthropic literacy programme.Find out m...

18/03/2026

💛 A heartfelt thank you and farewell (but not goodbye!) 💛

For the past 10 years, we’ve been incredibly fortunate to work alongside Sian Summers Issa, first as a bright, energetic trainer, and later as a driving force behind Jolly Futures.

Sian has decided the time is right to step into the next chapter of her career. While she’ll be moving on from her leadership role, we’re delighted that she remains a Jolly Trainer and, most importantly, a treasured friend of the company.

Her impact has been extraordinary. Sian has nurtured an exceptional cohort of trainers across Africa and has been central to delivering large-scale training programmes in Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Ethiopia, South Africa, Lesotho and Tanzania.

Through her advocacy and commitment, Jolly Phonics has been adopted as national policy in Namibia, alongside the adoption of Jolly Grammar 1 & 2 - a remarkable achievement that will benefit generations of learners.

This week, she’s with us in the office as the star presenter of our brand-new online course, a fitting moment to celebrate her legacy.

As Sian steps forward, Sheba Moyo, our Programmes Manager, will take on the role of Programmes Lead for Jolly Futures, supported by Irene Musyoki, our Project Officer in Kenya. Together, they form a strong, capable team we’re excited to see grow.

Jolly Futures remains a core part of our mission. Together, we’ve impacted millions of children’s lives, and if you’d like to see more of what’s been achieved, visit jollyfutures.org.

Sian, thank you for everything. Your contribution has been fundamental, and we wish you every success in what comes next. 💛