Spelling

• Is there a built-in spelling programme in Little Wandle?
• Why isn’t /h/ ‘wh’ taught?
• How do I teach Phase 2 digraphs
• Does Little Wandle Spelling include spelling lists to send home?
• Why is quiet/quite classed as a homophone when they have different pronunciations?
• How do I build on the alphabetic code so my children spell with confidence?
• Can I see the Little Wandle Spelling progression?
• Are there be spelling lists to go home?
• Do I need to teach Little Wandle Spelling to show fidelity? 
• Should I start Little Wandle Spelling with children who haven’t finished the phonics programme? 

Assessment

• Should we reteach the Bridge to spelling programme or carry on if most children only scored 50% in the assessment?
• Do you have assessment guidance for the Spelling units?
• Our Bridge to spelling assessments aren't where they need to be. Any advice?

Pathways

• Where can I find the updated Year 2 pathways flowchart?

Resources

• Are the Spelling units for the Spring term live yet?
• I’m teaching the Spelling units. Where can I find the sentences and how do I use them?

FAQs

• Should we be doing spellings on whiteboards or paper, and should children be sitting at tables?

Guidance

• Do you have examples of what ‘Bridge to spelling’ should look like in children’s books?
• Some of my children need additional support with spelling, what do you suggest?

Near Homophones

• Why are ‘quiet’ and ‘quite’ listed as homophones?

Year 3

• Are you still planning to release Year 3 spelling for September?

Content

• Where can I find the content for the Little Wandle Spelling programme?

Training

• I'm about to teach Bridge to Spelling, where are the training videos?