Spellings are taught according to the rules and words contained in Appendix 1 of the English National Curriculum, which are mapped out to ensure each rule or group of words has sufficient teaching and practice time. In KS1 children follow the spellings mapped out by the Read Write Inc phonics programme.

After completing the RWI programme or when in KS2, children continue to be taught according to the rules and words contained in Appendix 1 of the English National Curriculum. This is supported by the Spelling Shed Scheme. Children are introduced to their new spellings at the start of each sequence and then five lessons are dedicated to teaching and practising the new rule, patterns and associated words, which is supplemented by additional practice time in some handwriting lessons.

Spelling work is recorded in books and spellings are sent home to encourage additional opportunities to practise and apply new words. When marking work, teachers identify words that children have spelt incorrectly from within that child’s known ability and pupils will practise these as part of editing or next step time. The statutory word lists outlined in the National Curriculum are broken down on the curriculum map. Children are encouraged to use blue pens to exemplify where they have included these words in their writing.

In Key Stage 2, up to five lessons are dedicated to the teaching, practising, applying and assessment of each new rule, pattern or group of words, usually over a two week cycle, alternated each day with handwriting lessons. Teachers use engaging resources, including practical activities, as well as resources and teaching ideas outlined on Spelling Shed, as and when teachers feel appropriate to supplement lessons and to provide activities that link to the fortnightly spellings.

We use the Spelling Shed scheme to plan spelling lessons. This also includes online games for the children to practise their spellings at home.

The Spelling Shed is a spelling platform designed by a team of Primary School teachers. It is built with primary school students, teachers and parents in mind and aims to make spelling fun for students as well as simple for teachers to manage.