Ready Steady Spell (Year 2-6)

Our spelling curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. We follow the award-recognised Ready Steady Spell by Literacy Counts to ensure that all pupils become fluent, accurate spellers. Our spelling curriculum is research-informed and impact-proven, helping children secure the essential skills and strategies they need to spell confidently across the curriculum. Through engaging activities, consistent teaching routines and regular opportunities to revisit prior learning, we help children move spelling knowledge into their long-term memory.

Our aim is to support children to become writers who are equipped with the tools they need to communicate clearly and effectively.

Spelling is taught in a clear and systematic way, with regular reviews and assessments. Additional support is provided through Ready Steady Spell: Go sessions, which offer targeted intervention for pupils who need further consolidation.

From Year 2, children build on their phonetic-only spelling strategy taught in Little Wandle to using a wider variety of strategies that support children to become more confident spellers.

To better understand the Spelling Strategies that the programme is based on, click here.

Resources to support and help your child with spellings at home, click here.