Our spelling curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. We follow the award-recognised Ready Steady Spell by Literacy Counts to ensure that all pupils become fluent, accurate spellers. Our spelling curriculum is research-informed and impact-proven, helping children secure the essential skills and strategies they need to spell confidently across the curriculum. Through engaging activities, consistent teaching routines and regular opportunities to revisit prior learning, we help children move spelling knowledge into their long-term memory. Our aim is to build confident writers who are equipped with the tools they need to communicate clearly and effectively. Spelling is taught in a clear and systematic way, with regular reviews and assessments. Additional support is provided through Ready Steady Spell: Go sessions, which offer targeted intervention for pupils who need further consolidation. Please click here for further information to find out about the intent, implementation and impact.

In EYFS, the focus is on developing early reading skills through phonics, which includes learning and recognising sounds. As a result, children in EYFS will not have weekly spelling lists to learn at home. 

In Year 1, the focus will be on consolidating early reading and spelling through the Little Wandle Phonics Scheme. The tricky words for each term will be uploaded to the homework page on the website so they can be practised at home.