Spelling

We use the No Nonsense Spelling programme from Year 2-6.

Stage 1: What is the No Nonsense Spelling Programme?

    The No Nonsense Spelling Programme offers a comprehensive yet accessible progression in the teaching of spelling.

    The focus of the programme is on the teaching of spelling, which embraces knowledge of spelling conventions – patterns and rules; but integral to the teaching is the opportunity to promote the learning of spellings, including statutory words, common exceptions and personal spellings. The programme has clear progression through blocks of teaching units across the year.

Stage 2: How No Nonsense Spelling is sequenced

    Each new concept is taught, practised and then applied and assessed. Frequently there is also a ‘Revise’ session before the teaching session. A typical teaching sequence is as follows:

    Revise
    Activate prior knowledge
    Revisit previous linked learning

    Teach
    Introduce the new concept
    Explain
    Investigate
    Model

    Practise Individual/group work
    Extend/explore the concept independently
    Investigate
    Generalise

    Apply/Assess
    Assess through independent application
    Explain and demonstrate understanding