Spelling

Intent

At Bonner, we continually strengthen our writing provision so every child becomes a fluent, confident writer. Our intent in adopting Read Write Inc. (RWI) Spelling is to:

• Build on the strong foundations of the RWI Phonics programme in Reception and Year 1.

• Teach accurate spelling systematically so children can focus on composing high-quality writing.

• Ensure a clear, consistent approach across Years 2–6, with age-appropriate challenge and support.

• Close gaps swiftly and boost confidence, especially with tricky and common exception words.

Implementation

• Who: All children in Years 2–6 take part in RWI Spelling.

• When: Weekly lessons delivered by class teachers using the RWI Spelling sequence and routines.

• How:

  • Short, fast-paced activities that revisit prior learning and introduce new spelling patterns and rules.

  • Explicit teaching of strategies (segmenting, syllables, morphology/etymology, and mnemonics).

  • Regular review and over-learning to secure retention and automaticity.

• Homework: Children receive weekly spelling homework focused on year-group spelling patterns and words.
  Homework will be uploaded to Google Classroom or a printed copy will be sent home.

• Assessment & support: Ongoing checks inform swift intervention; resources are adapted to meet different needs.

Impact

By implementing RWI Spelling, we expect to see:

• Improved accuracy and fluency in children’s independent writing across the curriculum.

• Stronger vocabulary knowledge through teaching of word structure (prefixes, suffixes, roots) and meaning.

• Greater confidence and independence when tackling unfamiliar words.

• Consistent progress year-on-year, evidenced through class work, assessments, and pupil voice.

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