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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.
We are pleased to be able to offer another year of free E-safety sessions with Traci Gregory (E-Safety expert) for parents/carers (or other family members).
The following dates, times and topics are now confirmed and the first session is Thursday November 5th at 6pm via Teams with the topic of ‘General Online Safety Update’.
You will have been sent a link through ParentHub, if you need it to be re-sent, please contact the school office.
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Wednesday November 5th 2025 6pm: General online safety update
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Wednesday January 7th 2026 1.30pm: AI - risks and rewards
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Monday February 9th 2026 6pm: Setting parental controls
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Thursday March 12th 2026 6pm: Parasocial relationships
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Tuesday May 12th 2026 6pm: Photo and video sharing - risks and setting boundaries
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Thursday June 18th 2026 6pm: Recap of all of the above
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Please use the information contained on these web pages to help keep your child safe whilst using electronic devices.