Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
@letterssounds.bsky.social
Validated by DfE, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is a complete phonics and early reading programme available to schools via annual membership.
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🎉 It's here! Little Wandle Handwriting for Reception is now live for members in the Programme content area of the website.
Here’s Co-Founder Rachel Davis to celebrate launch day and tell you more 👇
Collins Workbooks available to pre-order now for November delivery 🧡
Here’s Co-Founder Rachel Davis to celebrate launch day and tell you more 👇
Collins Workbooks available to pre-order now for November delivery 🧡
Little Wandle trainer Claudia whets our appetite for International Mother Language Day (21 Feb) with Welcome to Our Table by Laura Mucha. Her favourite page explores the different ways we eat around the world.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
February 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Little Wandle trainer Claudia whets our appetite for International Mother Language Day (21 Feb) with Welcome to Our Table by Laura Mucha. Her favourite page explores the different ways we eat around the world.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
🧡 In our recent membership survey over 80% of members rated the Monday Weekly Wandle email as useful or very useful for implementing the programme.
Want to see why? Choose Weekly Wandle from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu and get the next issue straight to your inbox!
Want to see why? Choose Weekly Wandle from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu and get the next issue straight to your inbox!
February 18, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🧡 In our recent membership survey over 80% of members rated the Monday Weekly Wandle email as useful or very useful for implementing the programme.
Want to see why? Choose Weekly Wandle from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu and get the next issue straight to your inbox!
Want to see why? Choose Weekly Wandle from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu and get the next issue straight to your inbox!
We're celebrating names and identities, and having the confidence to speak out about feelings in our latest offering for International Mother Language Day on 21 Feb - I Am Nefertiti by Annemarie Anang. It's a wonderful story to share with your youngest children - take a look in Everybody read!
February 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We're celebrating names and identities, and having the confidence to speak out about feelings in our latest offering for International Mother Language Day on 21 Feb - I Am Nefertiti by Annemarie Anang. It's a wonderful story to share with your youngest children - take a look in Everybody read!
📢 Secondary school colleagues - this one’s for you!
Join one of our online briefings to learn more about Little Wandle Code, our new Key Stage 3 phonics intervention and assessment programme, created to support struggling readers in secondary settings.
Join one of our online briefings to learn more about Little Wandle Code, our new Key Stage 3 phonics intervention and assessment programme, created to support struggling readers in secondary settings.
February 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM
📢 Secondary school colleagues - this one’s for you!
Join one of our online briefings to learn more about Little Wandle Code, our new Key Stage 3 phonics intervention and assessment programme, created to support struggling readers in secondary settings.
Join one of our online briefings to learn more about Little Wandle Code, our new Key Stage 3 phonics intervention and assessment programme, created to support struggling readers in secondary settings.
It’s a real frenzy of festivals for Little Wandle trainer Louise and her pick for International Mother Language Day - Celebrate! by Laura Mucha.
You can explore this and other KS1 book picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
You can explore this and other KS1 book picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
February 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
It’s a real frenzy of festivals for Little Wandle trainer Louise and her pick for International Mother Language Day - Celebrate! by Laura Mucha.
You can explore this and other KS1 book picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
You can explore this and other KS1 book picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
🚀 Get Spring 2 off to a flying start with our packed programme of CPD!
A fantastic 16 live webinars are waiting for Little Wandle members. Whether you’re a newbie or refining your practice, there’s something for everyone.
Head to the Ongoing CPD calendar to browse the sessions and book your place!
A fantastic 16 live webinars are waiting for Little Wandle members. Whether you’re a newbie or refining your practice, there’s something for everyone.
Head to the Ongoing CPD calendar to browse the sessions and book your place!
February 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM
🚀 Get Spring 2 off to a flying start with our packed programme of CPD!
A fantastic 16 live webinars are waiting for Little Wandle members. Whether you’re a newbie or refining your practice, there’s something for everyone.
Head to the Ongoing CPD calendar to browse the sessions and book your place!
A fantastic 16 live webinars are waiting for Little Wandle members. Whether you’re a newbie or refining your practice, there’s something for everyone.
Head to the Ongoing CPD calendar to browse the sessions and book your place!
As we look forward to @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social on Thursday 5th March, enjoy our recommendations for stunning Spring books for Key Stage 2 🌺🌼🌷
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-2/
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-2/
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
As we look forward to @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social on Thursday 5th March, enjoy our recommendations for stunning Spring books for Key Stage 2 🌺🌼🌷
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-2/
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-2/
🧡 We've got a lot of love for these blooming marvellous books for Key Stage 1🌼
Find these and lots of other Reading for Pleasure reads in our open-access Everybody read! area of the website.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-1/
Find these and lots of other Reading for Pleasure reads in our open-access Everybody read! area of the website.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-1/
February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🧡 We've got a lot of love for these blooming marvellous books for Key Stage 1🌼
Find these and lots of other Reading for Pleasure reads in our open-access Everybody read! area of the website.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-1/
Find these and lots of other Reading for Pleasure reads in our open-access Everybody read! area of the website.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-key-stage-1/
Happy half-term🌸
It's the perfect time to catch up on some Reading for Pleasure, so check out our Spring reads for EYFS in the Everybody read! area of the website - a brilliant resource for everyone, not just members https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-eyfs/
It's the perfect time to catch up on some Reading for Pleasure, so check out our Spring reads for EYFS in the Everybody read! area of the website - a brilliant resource for everyone, not just members https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-eyfs/
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Happy half-term🌸
It's the perfect time to catch up on some Reading for Pleasure, so check out our Spring reads for EYFS in the Everybody read! area of the website - a brilliant resource for everyone, not just members https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-eyfs/
It's the perfect time to catch up on some Reading for Pleasure, so check out our Spring reads for EYFS in the Everybody read! area of the website - a brilliant resource for everyone, not just members https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-spring-books-for-eyfs/
Got a question and need support in a hurry?
Our Knowledge base has 600+ FAQs to help you find what you need, fast.
Head to the top navigation bar on the Little Wandle website and give it a try!
Our Knowledge base has 600+ FAQs to help you find what you need, fast.
Head to the top navigation bar on the Little Wandle website and give it a try!
February 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Got a question and need support in a hurry?
Our Knowledge base has 600+ FAQs to help you find what you need, fast.
Head to the top navigation bar on the Little Wandle website and give it a try!
Our Knowledge base has 600+ FAQs to help you find what you need, fast.
Head to the top navigation bar on the Little Wandle website and give it a try!
Little Wandle trainer, Scarlett, shares her favourite page from the fabulous Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by @joannahowrites.bsky.social. Explore more KS1 picks for International Mother Language Day on 21 Feb.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Little Wandle trainer, Scarlett, shares her favourite page from the fabulous Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by @joannahowrites.bsky.social. Explore more KS1 picks for International Mother Language Day on 21 Feb.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-1/
Members! Our new blog is a handy reminder of the carefully thought-through Little Wandle pedagogy. Every element is there for a reason, supporting high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and strong reading outcomes.
New blog, same pedagogy since 2021. Head to the Pedagogy area to take a look.
New blog, same pedagogy since 2021. Head to the Pedagogy area to take a look.
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Members! Our new blog is a handy reminder of the carefully thought-through Little Wandle pedagogy. Every element is there for a reason, supporting high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and strong reading outcomes.
New blog, same pedagogy since 2021. Head to the Pedagogy area to take a look.
New blog, same pedagogy since 2021. Head to the Pedagogy area to take a look.
🎉 Early years members! Foundations Fortnight lands tomorrow, Thurs 12 Feb. We'll be focusing on how you can support children with SEND at Nursery, making sure every child can join in, feel successful and develop the skills they need for Reception and beyond.
Subscribe now in the Foundations area!
Subscribe now in the Foundations area!
February 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
🎉 Early years members! Foundations Fortnight lands tomorrow, Thurs 12 Feb. We'll be focusing on how you can support children with SEND at Nursery, making sure every child can join in, feel successful and develop the skills they need for Reception and beyond.
Subscribe now in the Foundations area!
Subscribe now in the Foundations area!
🤔 Not sure what to do with your Spring 1 assessments in Year 1? Take two minutes to read our handy blog that breaks it all down! Members can find it now on the Year 1 Programme content landing page.
February 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
🤔 Not sure what to do with your Spring 1 assessments in Year 1? Take two minutes to read our handy blog that breaks it all down! Members can find it now on the Year 1 Programme content landing page.
🌍 Ahead of International Mother Language Day (21 Feb), Little Wandle trainer Megan shares why Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah is such a powerful read.
Explore all our KS2 trainer picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-2/
Explore all our KS2 trainer picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-2/
February 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM
🌍 Ahead of International Mother Language Day (21 Feb), Little Wandle trainer Megan shares why Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah is such a powerful read.
Explore all our KS2 trainer picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-2/
Explore all our KS2 trainer picks in Everybody read!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/mother-language-day-books-for-key-stage-2/
This week’s Weekly Wandle top clicks:
1️⃣ Reception word lists by week
2️⃣ Year 1 word lists by week
3️⃣ Checklist for success
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
1️⃣ Reception word lists by week
2️⃣ Year 1 word lists by week
3️⃣ Checklist for success
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM
This week’s Weekly Wandle top clicks:
1️⃣ Reception word lists by week
2️⃣ Year 1 word lists by week
3️⃣ Checklist for success
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
1️⃣ Reception word lists by week
2️⃣ Year 1 word lists by week
3️⃣ Checklist for success
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
🎉BRAND NEW! Word lists by week for Reception and Year 1. You asked for them and we were happy to oblige. Head to the Support for teachers tabs in the Reception and Year 1 programme content landing pages to find these helpful new downloads.
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
🎉BRAND NEW! Word lists by week for Reception and Year 1. You asked for them and we were happy to oblige. Head to the Support for teachers tabs in the Reception and Year 1 programme content landing pages to find these helpful new downloads.
If you're worried your class isn’t securing Phase 3, we’ve got you! Take a look at our What to do with Spring 1 assessments in Reception, which includes our 8-point plan of practical tips to turn your Spring 2 heatmaps green! Head to the Reception Programme content landing page to check it out.
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
If you're worried your class isn’t securing Phase 3, we’ve got you! Take a look at our What to do with Spring 1 assessments in Reception, which includes our 8-point plan of practical tips to turn your Spring 2 heatmaps green! Head to the Reception Programme content landing page to check it out.
💐 Members! Ready for Spring 2? Our new organisers are here!
Find them on the Headteachers, Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages. Follow the straightforward advice in these each half-term and you’ll be implementing Little Wandle in the best possible way for your children.
Find them on the Headteachers, Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages. Follow the straightforward advice in these each half-term and you’ll be implementing Little Wandle in the best possible way for your children.
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
💐 Members! Ready for Spring 2? Our new organisers are here!
Find them on the Headteachers, Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages. Follow the straightforward advice in these each half-term and you’ll be implementing Little Wandle in the best possible way for your children.
Find them on the Headteachers, Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages. Follow the straightforward advice in these each half-term and you’ll be implementing Little Wandle in the best possible way for your children.
The right book can help children understand and talk about big feelings. In the Everybody read! area of our website, we've selected books to support emotional wellbeing in KS2. Take a look here 👇
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-emotional-wellbeing-in-key-stage-2/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-emotional-wellbeing-in-key-stage-2/
February 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The right book can help children understand and talk about big feelings. In the Everybody read! area of our website, we've selected books to support emotional wellbeing in KS2. Take a look here 👇
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-emotional-wellbeing-in-key-stage-2/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-emotional-wellbeing-in-key-stage-2/
Looking for books to support emotional wellbeing in Key Stage 1?
Our top picks will help children recognise, name and express their emotions - perfect for supporting emotional wellbeing all year round.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-wellbeing-in-key-stage-1/
Our top picks will help children recognise, name and express their emotions - perfect for supporting emotional wellbeing all year round.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-wellbeing-in-key-stage-1/
February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Looking for books to support emotional wellbeing in Key Stage 1?
Our top picks will help children recognise, name and express their emotions - perfect for supporting emotional wellbeing all year round.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-wellbeing-in-key-stage-1/
Our top picks will help children recognise, name and express their emotions - perfect for supporting emotional wellbeing all year round.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/books-to-support-wellbeing-in-key-stage-1/
Members! Teaching children with SEND using the core or SEND programme (special or mainstream)? Join our first SEND Forum of the term: Tues 10th Feb, 3:45pm. We'll be focusing on SLCN with Susan Richards @speechandlanguk.bsky.social. Book via Ongoing CPD in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Members! Teaching children with SEND using the core or SEND programme (special or mainstream)? Join our first SEND Forum of the term: Tues 10th Feb, 3:45pm. We'll be focusing on SLCN with Susan Richards @speechandlanguk.bsky.social. Book via Ongoing CPD in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
Members! There’s a super new update to the Assessment tracker. You can now clearly see the automaticity calculation for each child’s decodable words, helping you track growing fluency and understand book level allocations.
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Members! There’s a super new update to the Assessment tracker. You can now clearly see the automaticity calculation for each child’s decodable words, helping you track growing fluency and understand book level allocations.
This week’s Weekly Wandle top clicks:
1️⃣ Reception: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
2️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
3️⃣ How Little Wandle aligns with the Early Learning Goals
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown.
1️⃣ Reception: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
2️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
3️⃣ How Little Wandle aligns with the Early Learning Goals
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown.
February 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
This week’s Weekly Wandle top clicks:
1️⃣ Reception: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
2️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
3️⃣ How Little Wandle aligns with the Early Learning Goals
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown.
1️⃣ Reception: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
2️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Spring 1 assessments
3️⃣ How Little Wandle aligns with the Early Learning Goals
Read it now on your Programme content landing page, or subscribe in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown.
🧡 Member feedback like this makes our day! Huge thanks to Lily Wood from Hartwell Primary for sharing the impact Little Wandle has had in her setting.
Thinking of joining? Come along to an info briefing tomorrow (Thurs 5th Feb, at3:45pm) - there are more dates in March. Book via our homepage.
Thinking of joining? Come along to an info briefing tomorrow (Thurs 5th Feb, at3:45pm) - there are more dates in March. Book via our homepage.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM
🧡 Member feedback like this makes our day! Huge thanks to Lily Wood from Hartwell Primary for sharing the impact Little Wandle has had in her setting.
Thinking of joining? Come along to an info briefing tomorrow (Thurs 5th Feb, at3:45pm) - there are more dates in March. Book via our homepage.
Thinking of joining? Come along to an info briefing tomorrow (Thurs 5th Feb, at3:45pm) - there are more dates in March. Book via our homepage.