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Primary EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Spelling Schemes of Work
Below is a list that compares every spelling scheme of work for the English National Primary curriculum. Many of these schemes will match and build on certain phonics schemes. Click on 'visit website' to learn more about each provider and the unique features they offer. You can also stay up to date with the latest spelling curriculum news, offers and CPD by joining our monthly newsletter.
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See also: reading, writing, comprehension and grammar.
Ready Steady Spell
Literacy Counts
Reception to year 6
Ready Steady Spell is an online membership with everything teachers and leaders need to deliver a dynamic and effective spelling curriculum, available at the click of a button. Ready Steady Spell:
is a progressive systematic spelling programme designed to be used from Y2-Y6
covers all the National Curriculum Spelling objectives, including the Y1 objectives
contains detailed guidance for effective implementation and teaching of spelling
provides a full range of resources to support Quality First Teaching
teaches a range of spelling strategies, alongside spelling rules
teaches the statutory Y3/4 and 5/6 word lists and revisits the Y2 CEW’s
Literacy Counts – We lead on the teaching and leadership of reading, writing, phonics and spelling for individual schools and MATs. Our award-winning resources and expert, bespoke consultancy drive whole-school improvement and raise outcomes.
What do you get with the scheme?
provides regular formative and summative assessment opportunities
provides a range of taught spelling strategies for children to use
provides engaging ways in which to teach, including IWB materials and songs to support recall of rules
provides clear and detailed resources to support teaching
revisits all the NC objectives in a cyclical manner, within and across the year groups - this ensures embedding and overlearning of the rules and strategies
provides clear revision opportunities to support the spelling domains in Year 6
What about staff training or ongoing support?
When a school purchases Ready Steady Spell, whole school training is essential. Subsequent to that, schools can purchase further online/face to face training (inset, half days and twilights are available). Ready Steady Spell also provides online training videos and clips - but this is not a replacement for the recommended initial launch training.
What's the cost and how are billing cycles structured?
The annual membership for a 1-form entry school is £565(+VAT). To ensure you get the most out of your membership, essential implementation training is available separately. For a tailored quote that meets your school's specific needs, contact hello@literacycounts.co.uk
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Spelling Shed
EdShed
Year 1 - 6
Annual Subscription (£2.00 per pupil/year + VAT for schools, £49.99 per year including VAT for teachers)
Spelling Shed, The Science of Spelling, is the proven spelling scheme with spelling games enjoyed by millions of learners worldwide! Spelling Shed's scheme is based on cutting-edge research into the teaching of spelling and vocabulary. It includes proven approaches to teach spelling, such as using phonics as a base, exploring morphology and etymology, including activities that support orthographic mapping and explicitly teaching spelling patterns.
Rather than rote memorisation, Spelling Shed teaches children skills and strategies for spelling, promoting independent learning, increasing reading fluency and improving vocabulary acquisition.
Spelling Shed subscriptions also include a full grammar curriculum, which provides full National Curriculum coverage, Grammar Arcade, grammar quizzes, Mastery Zone, Hive games, word lists, end-of-term assessments and data tools. Sign up for a free 30 day trial.
