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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.
Term Dates 2025 - 2026
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4 September 2025 to 24 October 2025
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3 November 2025 to 19 December 2025
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5 January 2026 to 13 February 2026
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23 February 2026 to 27 March 2026
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13 April 2026 to 22 May 2026 (4 May 2026 is a bank holiday)
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1 June 2026 to 23 July 2026
Inset Days
4th September 2025
24th October 2025
5th January 2026
13th April 2026
1st June 2026
Term Dates 2026 - 2027
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4 September 2026 to 23 October 2026
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2 November 2026 to 18 December 2026
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4 January 2027 to 12 February 2027
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22 February 2027 to 25 March 2027
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12 April 2027 to 28 May 2027 (3 May 2027 is a bank holiday)
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7 June 2027 to 26 July 2027
Inset Days
4th September 2026
23rd October 2026
4th January 2027
22nd February 2027
26th July 2027​​
For future dates please see School term dates and holidays.
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