In KS1 we use the Little Wandle SSP to teach phonics.
The scheme begins with Foundations for Phonics and progresses from Phase 1 (initial letter sounds) through to Phase 5 which will include digraphs and trigraphs. Children will also be learning 'tricky' words and how to use their phonic knowledge to help decode these by spotting the 'tricky' bit.
As part of this porgramme, children will have a matched decodable book which they will read 3x per week in school. They will then take it home to share with you. They will already be confident in decoding these words, so the focus at home will be on developing their fluency and expression when reading aloud.
In Year 2 children will be following the Little Wandle Spelling Programme. This begins with a review of Phase 5 before moving on to the Bridge to Spelling which will teach key spelling rules.
Please click on the link below to see videos of how we will be teaching Little Wandle in school and ways you can support your child at home.