Get up and running with ELS Online. Find advice and tools below to help you get the most out of your subscription.
Please note you may need to be logged in to Oxford Owl for School to view some of the content below.
Getting started
What’s in your subscription?
Watch our 6 minute video for a quick guide of what’s in your subscription and where to find it.
Support with teaching
Download the handbook
Download the ELS Online handbook for planning, assessment and intervention support for Essential Letters and Sounds here. Please note you will need to be logged into Oxford Owl for School before accessing the handbook.
Further support
Book a support call
UK Schools: Use this form to book a support call with a member of our team.
International Schools: Visit our website to find your local educational consultant.
Facebook community
Join our Facebook community for the latest news, competitions, support and advice.
General Oxford Owl guidance
Need more general hints and tips on using Oxford Owl? Check out our dedicated teacher support section.
FAQs
How and where do I access online training?
From 1st September, you will be able to access all of your ELS online resources and training from Oxford Owl. Your Oxford Owl login details remain the same.
You can continue to access your training from essentiallettersandsounds.org until 1st September if you have a training subscription from the Knowledge Schools Trust.
How and where do I access Phonics Tracker?
You can access Phonics Tracker by visiting www.phonicstracker.com.
From 1st September, access to Phonics Tracker will be included as part of your combined ELS resources and training subscription. If you have an existing Phonics Tracker subscription, there will be no change to your login details.
If you do not have access to Phonics Tracker, please fill out this form with a request for login details: https://oxford.ly/els-support.
Will I still be able to book in-person training?
If you would like to book in-person training, please fill out this form: https://oxford.ly/els-support.
Will the training remain DfE validated?
Yes, our online and in-person ELS training remains part of the original DfE validated programme.
How will I be invoiced?
You will be invoiced for a new combined subscription from Oxford University Press upon renewal of your ELS Online (Oxford Owl) subscription.
What if I don’t want to renew my training subscription?
Training is an essential part of delivering phonics effectively, for teachers new to the programme and as a refresher to teachers familiar with Essential Letters and Sounds. It is a requirement of a DfE validated synthetic systematic phonics programme (SSP) to provide consistent training, ensuring positive outcomes for children learning to read.
If you have any concerns, please get in touch with us by filling out this form: https://oxford.ly/els-support.
What happens to my training credits?
Any outstanding credits will be fulfilled, no new credits will be issued.
Is there a special offer for small schools?
Yes, there is a small school discount available. Please get in touch with us by filling out this form: https://oxford.ly/els-support.
Do I need a new login to access the training?
From 1st September, you will be able to access all of your ELS online resources and training from Oxford Owl. Your login details for Oxford Owl remain the same.
You can continue to access your training from essentiallettersandsounds.org until 1st September if you have a training subscription from the Knowledge Schools Trust. Your login details have not been changed.
When will training be unavailable on essentiallettersandsounds.org?
You can continue to access training from essentiallettersandsounds.org until 1st September. From 1st September, all ELS online resources and training will be available on Oxford Owl.
Where can I find training for ELS Essential Spelling (Year 2)?
From 1st September, all training and resources for ELS Essential Spelling will be available within your Oxford Owl subscription.
Who do I contact if I have a training query?
For support with training, please fill out this form: https://oxford.ly/els-support.