Winchelsea Primary School
Spelling
'All individuals matter'
At Winchelsea Primary School we firmly believe that good spelling is an essential skill which allows the children to communicate their understanding in all curriculum subjects. In order for pupils to develop into effective and confident writers, they need to develop and use a range of effective spelling strategies. By providing the children with a range of strategies, we equip them with the independence to attempt spellings before asking for help.
We aim for the children to develop confidence and accuracy when spelling across the curriculum. In doing so we aim to:
- Teach children to use a range of effective spelling strategies
- Encourage creativity and the use of more ambitious vocabulary in their writing
- Enable children to write independently
- Enhance proof reading and editing skills
- Encourage children to identify patterns in words and spellings
- Help children to use a range of dictionaries and spell checks effectively
We use Spelling Shed, an online platform, to support the teaching of spelling and for children to use and apply their skills as part of their homework. The website can be found by clicking on the link below.
