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Literacy and Phonics
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds (Reception and Year 1)
Little Wandle Spelling (Year 2)
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is a systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) program for Reception and Year 1 children, designed to help them learn to read letters, blend sounds, and decode words effectively. It is widely used in schools across the UK and supported by the Department for Education.
Little Wandle Spelling is designed to bridge the gap between phonics and formal spelling instruction in Year 2. It helps children consolidate their understanding of the alphabetic code and develop confidence in spelling new words. The program emphasizes phonics as the primary approach, whilst also introducing etymology, morphology, and grammar to support accurate spelling of more complex words.
At Crich Church of England Infant school we are proud of our bespoke curriculum.
Our Curriculum exposes all our children to exciting experiences and at the same time immersing them in progressive knowledge and skills through a carefully planned approach. All children are entitled to a good education and that the term “education“ means more than academic success, but incorporates wider ambitions.
The key ambitions behind the design of our curriculum are for our children to:
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to be curious, confident, independent, resilient and demonstrate a love of learning.
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be kind, showing empathy and compassion whilst valuing diversity
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achieve academically across the entire curriculum
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be culturally knowledgeable about our country and our world and therefore become good global citizens.
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be well prepared for the challenges of the key stage 2 curriculum.
