Spelling

At Key Stage 2, Spellings are handed out to pupils once a week. Children will be given 10 spellings on a sheet to learn and they will be tested on this as a class with their class teacher. Results from each spelling test are noted down by the class teacher.

Wellington Primary school is currently using the scheme ‘Superhero Spellings’.

The scheme enables teachers to teach children the new spelling words each week. Children are given the words out on a sheet where they are able to ‘Look, say, cover, write and check’ the new words.

In class, teachers teach the spelling words at the start of the week to their class.

Year 3: Building Strong Foundations
The key aims for children as they progress through Year 3 are as follows:

Consolidate foundational skills from Key Stage 1.
Apply phonics and phonemic patterns confidently.
Focus on consolidating foundational spelling skills introduced in Key Stage 1.
Introduction to broader spelling rules, homophones, and irregular spellings.
Nurture vocabulary development and word meanings in context.
Engage with interactive activities, word games, and creative writing.

Year 4: Exploring Complexity
The key aims for children as they progress through Year 4 are as follows:

Build on phonics knowledge from Year 3.
Explore prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
Extend to include a wider vocabulary and intricate spelling patterns.
Refine strategies for irregular spellings and homophones.
Emphasise accurate spelling in writing for effective communication.
Foster independent word investigation, contextual analysis and vocabulary tasks.

Year 5: Mastering Nuance
The key aims for children as they progress through Year 5 are as follows:

Master prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
Delve deeper into vocabulary and complex spelling patterns.
The spelling curriculum advances further to encompass a rich array of vocabulary and intricate spelling patterns.
Navigate complex and irregular words with confidence.
Integration of advanced vocabulary into writing.
Promote autonomous word exploration, context analysis, and vocabulary exercises.

Year 6: Language Mastery
The key aims for children as they progress through Year 6 are as follows:

Mastery of complex words with irregular patterns.
Refine spelling, punctuation and grammar for writing.
The spelling curriculum culminates with a focus on mastering sophisticated vocabulary and refining spelling skills for academic and creative writing.
Exploration of homophones, synonyms and antonyms.
Guided use of contextual analysis, word history and spelling strategies.
Establish foundation for confident language use beyond the classroom.