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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.
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In the event of snow:
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The school will endeavour to make a decision by 8am and we send a message via ParentHub, our app service to notify parents of the closure.
If weather conditions are obvious to parents/carers they should ensure that their child is accompanied to school by a responsible adult who should remain with their child until such a time as the staff arrive, or until such time as a ‘school closed’ notice is displayed on school premises, or should use their discretion and return home. At no time in such circumstances should a child be allowed to attend school alone, parents/carers must assume responsibility for their own children until professional supervision is to hand.
If this means that a younger/older child is late arriving at their appropriate establishment, this reason for lateness will be acceptable.
In the case of severe weather conditions during the school day, the school will contact parents/carers through the Parenthub service informing them that the school will be closing and that they should collect their children as soon as possible.
Can you please ensure that we have up to date telephone numbers for all emergency contacts.
