Spelling
Spelling is a
n important part of transcription, and our goal is to make sure that pupils can spell accurately so that it becomes automatic.
In EYFS we follow Read Write Inc (RWI) to teach phonics for reading and spelling. Children begin by learning CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words for spelling. They are taught to spell by recognising the sounds in words and representing them with a letter or letters. This is also matched with our early reading programme.
Throughout years 1-6, we use Spelling with Emile as a whole school programme. This scheme of work has its foundations in robust pedagogy and sits alongside RWI in Key Stage1. Emile provides a structured spelling programme that integrates phonics, orthography and morphology across the year groups.
We look closely at the patterns within words and explore word families in order to support spelling and to better understand morphology (the structure of words). Strategies such as focussing on etymology (the origin of words often from Greek or Latin roots) help pupils to better understand where words come from, what words mean, and how to begin to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Week by week, activities form a year of spelling investigations, with opportunities to revisit prior learning and links made with other subjects wherever possible.
Spellings for home learning are provided weekly for pupils currently online (through Wordshark) and in paper format to ensure accessibility for all.
We aim to foster a curiosity around words which will enable our pupils to become more confident spellers for life.
Spelling Progression
Click here to view the progression of spelling through the school:
emile spelling scheme mapped to nc 2 .pdf
No Nonsense Spelling Strategies
What is Wordshark Online?
Wordshark is a games-based product for learning spellings and for reading skills. Wordshark was the first of its kind when it first came out, 25 years ago. The latest edition is 'Wordshark Online', re-written and in the cloud!