Spelling

Spelling Intent

We use the Read Write Inc Spelling programme from Y2-Y6 after they have completed the phonics programme. 

Read Write Inc. Spelling is a robust, fast-paced, systematic spelling programme for pupils from Year 2 to Year 6.  Pupils start the programme when they have completed Read Write Inc. Phonics and it runs alongside their English lessons.  They are taught in differentiated groups and have 15 minute sessions four days a week.  The sessions are highly interactive with pupils completing partner work as well as carrying out independent activities aimed at consolidating their understanding.  The programme uses an online resource for whole class teaching.  Three animated alien characters from the Spelling Planet introduce and explain the spelling focus for the lesson and pupils complete follow up activities in their own workbook.

Spelling Implementation

See below the spelling overview from Y2-Y6

Spelling Impact

Teaching staff monitor and assess the progress of the children in their class and use this to plan supportive, reinforcement or extension activities.  Spelling assessments take place each term for common exception words but primarily, assessment is on-going using the National Curriculum objectives. The assessments for spelling (CEW) and Vernon  are also used termly to provide summative assessments in Y2 - Y6.  Children are also assessed through a variety of different methods: small assessment tasks, retrieval practice, low-stake quizzes, classroom responses and teacher judgements alongside formal methods of assessment.

Leaders monitor teaching and learning through child voice, parental questionnaires as well as book looks and learning walks and using the online app SeeSaw to record evidence of learning. The development of the children in school is also monitored through daily informal conversations.

As a result of our whole curriculum, we expect to see all children achieve well by developing knowledge and skills across the curriculum.  This is demonstrated through outcomes at EYFS, Phonics (Key Stage 1), Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

• Children will develop lifelong learning behaviours such as pride, resilience and team work.
• Our children will be able to understand, appreciate and success in modern Britain. Our children will develop a lifelong love of learning through our vision and drivers.
• Our children will be responsible global citizens and courageous advocates through the Christian Values we have instilled in them during their time in school.
• All children will leave our school, fully equipped for the next stage in their learning.