Spelling at Eaves

English Coordinator: Mrs Leavesley and Mrs Clarke

Strong spelling skills help children become confident readers, writers, and communicators. At primary school, learning to spell correctly supports every area of the curriculum, from writing stories and answering questions to expressing ideas clearly and creatively.

Spelling also builds vocabulary, improves reading fluency, and helps children recognise patterns in language. As children develop their spelling knowledge, they gain the confidence to write independently and take pride in their work.

By encouraging good spelling habits from an early age, we help children develop essential lifelong skills that support success both inside and outside the classroom.

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 build confident 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.

Spelling Coverage and Progression at Eaves