Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
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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 🧡
🕎 We’ve got a special Hanukkah greeting card in Everybody read! downloads! Designed by Little Wandle artist Noah Warnes and inspired by our Light in the Night grapheme card, it’s perfect to colour and share.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/have-a-wandle-ful-hanukkah/
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/have-a-wandle-ful-hanukkah/
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🕎 We’ve got a special Hanukkah greeting card in Everybody read! downloads! Designed by Little Wandle artist Noah Warnes and inspired by our Light in the Night grapheme card, it’s perfect to colour and share.
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/have-a-wandle-ful-hanukkah/
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/have-a-wandle-ful-hanukkah/
🎄 Members! If you're wondering when the Little Wandle team will be out of office over the festive period, we’ll be driving home for Christmas on 25th and 26th December, and ringing in the New Year on 1st January 🧡
We’ll be available at all other times.
We’ll be available at all other times.
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎄 Members! If you're wondering when the Little Wandle team will be out of office over the festive period, we’ll be driving home for Christmas on 25th and 26th December, and ringing in the New Year on 1st January 🧡
We’ll be available at all other times.
We’ll be available at all other times.
How fabulous is this backdrop from the EYFS and KS1 nativity at Fiskerton CE Primary? 🎄📚
The narrators took to a stage inspired by the reading practice books they love - and we’re absolutely here for it! 🧡
Thanks so much for sharing!
The narrators took to a stage inspired by the reading practice books they love - and we’re absolutely here for it! 🧡
Thanks so much for sharing!
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
How fabulous is this backdrop from the EYFS and KS1 nativity at Fiskerton CE Primary? 🎄📚
The narrators took to a stage inspired by the reading practice books they love - and we’re absolutely here for it! 🧡
Thanks so much for sharing!
The narrators took to a stage inspired by the reading practice books they love - and we’re absolutely here for it! 🧡
Thanks so much for sharing!
🌼 Members! Start Spring 1 with confidence!
Join our Essentials webinars for an overview of the organiser including the half-term focus, as well as a chance to get your burning questions answered!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website and choose Ongoing CPD to book.
Join our Essentials webinars for an overview of the organiser including the half-term focus, as well as a chance to get your burning questions answered!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website and choose Ongoing CPD to book.
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
🌼 Members! Start Spring 1 with confidence!
Join our Essentials webinars for an overview of the organiser including the half-term focus, as well as a chance to get your burning questions answered!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website and choose Ongoing CPD to book.
Join our Essentials webinars for an overview of the organiser including the half-term focus, as well as a chance to get your burning questions answered!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website and choose Ongoing CPD to book.
⏰ Deadline extended!
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
⏰ Deadline extended!
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
🌸 Members! Spring CPD is here!
With 34 events to choose from - everything from Getting started webinars to special events like our Reading for Pleasure webinar on 27th January - there’s plenty of support to help you feel confident and ready for the term ahead.
Head to Ongoing CPD to book.
With 34 events to choose from - everything from Getting started webinars to special events like our Reading for Pleasure webinar on 27th January - there’s plenty of support to help you feel confident and ready for the term ahead.
Head to Ongoing CPD to book.
December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🌸 Members! Spring CPD is here!
With 34 events to choose from - everything from Getting started webinars to special events like our Reading for Pleasure webinar on 27th January - there’s plenty of support to help you feel confident and ready for the term ahead.
Head to Ongoing CPD to book.
With 34 events to choose from - everything from Getting started webinars to special events like our Reading for Pleasure webinar on 27th January - there’s plenty of support to help you feel confident and ready for the term ahead.
Head to Ongoing CPD to book.
🎄 Festive reads incoming!
Our Little Wandle trainers are sharing their top Christmas book picks - perfect for winter story time.
Do you have a favourite festive read that isn't on the list? Tell us in the comments 🎅
Our Little Wandle trainers are sharing their top Christmas book picks - perfect for winter story time.
Do you have a favourite festive read that isn't on the list? Tell us in the comments 🎅
December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🎄 Festive reads incoming!
Our Little Wandle trainers are sharing their top Christmas book picks - perfect for winter story time.
Do you have a favourite festive read that isn't on the list? Tell us in the comments 🎅
Our Little Wandle trainers are sharing their top Christmas book picks - perfect for winter story time.
Do you have a favourite festive read that isn't on the list? Tell us in the comments 🎅
👀 This week’s top Weekly Wandle clicks:
1️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
2️⃣ Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2 blog
3️⃣ Reception: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
1️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
2️⃣ Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2 blog
3️⃣ Reception: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
December 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
👀 This week’s top Weekly Wandle clicks:
1️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
2️⃣ Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2 blog
3️⃣ Reception: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
1️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
2️⃣ Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2 blog
3️⃣ Reception: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
Join us on 10th December to explore our new assessment + phonics intervention, with insights from 60 pilot schools.
Sign up now: https://fft-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317642451151/WN_QZLrbDpaRAOYURvZDX90sw<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration0sw%23%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration0sw#/registration
Sign up now: https://fft-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317642451151/WN_QZLrbDpaRAOYURvZDX90sw<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration0sw%23%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration0sw#/registration
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join us on 10th December to explore our new assessment + phonics intervention, with insights from 60 pilot schools.
Sign up now: https://fft-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317642451151/WN_QZLrbDpaRAOYURvZDX90sw<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration0sw%23%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration0sw#/registration
Sign up now: https://fft-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317642451151/WN_QZLrbDpaRAOYURvZDX90sw<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration0sw%23%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration0sw#/registration
We’re committed to helping every child learn to read 🧡
For members beginning assessments today, don’t miss our guidance for assessing non-verbal and non-speaking learners.
Find it in Reception and Year 1 Assessment, plus more support in the Reaching every child area of the website.
For members beginning assessments today, don’t miss our guidance for assessing non-verbal and non-speaking learners.
Find it in Reception and Year 1 Assessment, plus more support in the Reaching every child area of the website.
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
We’re committed to helping every child learn to read 🧡
For members beginning assessments today, don’t miss our guidance for assessing non-verbal and non-speaking learners.
Find it in Reception and Year 1 Assessment, plus more support in the Reaching every child area of the website.
For members beginning assessments today, don’t miss our guidance for assessing non-verbal and non-speaking learners.
Find it in Reception and Year 1 Assessment, plus more support in the Reaching every child area of the website.
🎄 Our festive book picks for Key Stage 2 are here, and our trainers have selected some real crackers! You'll find these favourites and lots more seasonal reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/festive-picks-up-to-year-6/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/festive-picks-up-to-year-6/
December 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎄 Our festive book picks for Key Stage 2 are here, and our trainers have selected some real crackers! You'll find these favourites and lots more seasonal reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/festive-picks-up-to-year-6/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/festive-picks-up-to-year-6/
🎄 Cosy reads, cheeky giggles and Christmas magic galore - our KS1 festive favourites have arrived!
Find these and plenty more joyful reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website 🎅
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/five-festive-favourites-for-key-stage-1/
Find these and plenty more joyful reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website 🎅
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/five-festive-favourites-for-key-stage-1/
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎄 Cosy reads, cheeky giggles and Christmas magic galore - our KS1 festive favourites have arrived!
Find these and plenty more joyful reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website 🎅
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/five-festive-favourites-for-key-stage-1/
Find these and plenty more joyful reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website 🎅
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/five-festive-favourites-for-key-stage-1/
🎄 Warm hearts, big laughs and festive story-time magic - our EYFS book picks are in! You'll find these and lots more reading for pleasure inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website, so dive in!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-festive-picks-for-eyfs/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-festive-picks-for-eyfs/
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🎄 Warm hearts, big laughs and festive story-time magic - our EYFS book picks are in! You'll find these and lots more reading for pleasure inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website, so dive in!
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-festive-picks-for-eyfs/
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-festive-picks-for-eyfs/
🧡 Little Wandle trainer Megan’s festive pick, A Family Christmas by Alana Washington, is a gorgeous celebration of traditions, togetherness and seasonal magic.
A lovely December read to inspire discussion circles and shared writing about how each of us celebrates 🧣🎄
A lovely December read to inspire discussion circles and shared writing about how each of us celebrates 🧣🎄
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🧡 Little Wandle trainer Megan’s festive pick, A Family Christmas by Alana Washington, is a gorgeous celebration of traditions, togetherness and seasonal magic.
A lovely December read to inspire discussion circles and shared writing about how each of us celebrates 🧣🎄
A lovely December read to inspire discussion circles and shared writing about how each of us celebrates 🧣🎄
⏰ Deadline extended!
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
⏰ Deadline extended!
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December.
🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership!
You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.
A gorgeous choice from Little Wandle trainer, Claudia - The Lost Letters of Christmas by Lisa Renee Ruggeri.
Perfect for letter writing, post office role-play and sharing messages of kindness this Christmas 💌🎄
Perfect for letter writing, post office role-play and sharing messages of kindness this Christmas 💌🎄
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A gorgeous choice from Little Wandle trainer, Claudia - The Lost Letters of Christmas by Lisa Renee Ruggeri.
Perfect for letter writing, post office role-play and sharing messages of kindness this Christmas 💌🎄
Perfect for letter writing, post office role-play and sharing messages of kindness this Christmas 💌🎄
👀 This week’s top Weekly Wandle clicks:
1️⃣ Blog: Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2?
2️⃣ ‘How to’ video: extra blending practice for Reception
3️⃣ Blog: Teaching Grow the code for the first time
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
1️⃣ Blog: Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2?
2️⃣ ‘How to’ video: extra blending practice for Reception
3️⃣ Blog: Teaching Grow the code for the first time
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
👀 This week’s top Weekly Wandle clicks:
1️⃣ Blog: Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2?
2️⃣ ‘How to’ video: extra blending practice for Reception
3️⃣ Blog: Teaching Grow the code for the first time
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
1️⃣ Blog: Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2?
2️⃣ ‘How to’ video: extra blending practice for Reception
3️⃣ Blog: Teaching Grow the code for the first time
Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡
Alex has a brilliant EYFS activity to go with his festive pick How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social.
Try ramps, tunnels and magical new entrances to help the jolly man in red deliver the goods! 🎅
Try ramps, tunnels and magical new entrances to help the jolly man in red deliver the goods! 🎅
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Alex has a brilliant EYFS activity to go with his festive pick How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social.
Try ramps, tunnels and magical new entrances to help the jolly man in red deliver the goods! 🎅
Try ramps, tunnels and magical new entrances to help the jolly man in red deliver the goods! 🎅
🎉 Early years members!
Foundations Fortnight lands this Thursday, 4 Dec 🧡 Packed with ideas for using the Little Wandle Foundations programme, plus resources to support reading at home.
Make sure you’re subscribed via the Foundations area!
Foundations Fortnight lands this Thursday, 4 Dec 🧡 Packed with ideas for using the Little Wandle Foundations programme, plus resources to support reading at home.
Make sure you’re subscribed via the Foundations area!
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🎉 Early years members!
Foundations Fortnight lands this Thursday, 4 Dec 🧡 Packed with ideas for using the Little Wandle Foundations programme, plus resources to support reading at home.
Make sure you’re subscribed via the Foundations area!
Foundations Fortnight lands this Thursday, 4 Dec 🧡 Packed with ideas for using the Little Wandle Foundations programme, plus resources to support reading at home.
Make sure you’re subscribed via the Foundations area!
🐝 Members! Ready for Spring 1? Our new organisers are here!
Find them on the For Headteachers, For Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages, with your half-term focus, assessment reminders, Reading for Pleasure ideas and key CPD links all in one place.
Check them out today!
Find them on the For Headteachers, For Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages, with your half-term focus, assessment reminders, Reading for Pleasure ideas and key CPD links all in one place.
Check them out today!
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🐝 Members! Ready for Spring 1? Our new organisers are here!
Find them on the For Headteachers, For Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages, with your half-term focus, assessment reminders, Reading for Pleasure ideas and key CPD links all in one place.
Check them out today!
Find them on the For Headteachers, For Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages, with your half-term focus, assessment reminders, Reading for Pleasure ideas and key CPD links all in one place.
Check them out today!
Our end-of-year membership survey is now live, and your feedback helps shape what we do next.
🎁 As a thank-you, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of five prizes - a year’s free membership plus a bundle of Little Wandle goodies!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu now.
🎁 As a thank-you, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of five prizes - a year’s free membership plus a bundle of Little Wandle goodies!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu now.
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our end-of-year membership survey is now live, and your feedback helps shape what we do next.
🎁 As a thank-you, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of five prizes - a year’s free membership plus a bundle of Little Wandle goodies!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu now.
🎁 As a thank-you, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of five prizes - a year’s free membership plus a bundle of Little Wandle goodies!
Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu now.
Little Wandle trainer, Caitlin’s festive pick is There Was a Young Reindeer Who Swallowed a Present by Kaye Baillie🎄🦌
A brilliantly silly read that’s perfect for practising rhyme, and for writing festive lists of all the things your reindeer shouldn’t swallow next!
A brilliantly silly read that’s perfect for practising rhyme, and for writing festive lists of all the things your reindeer shouldn’t swallow next!
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Little Wandle trainer, Caitlin’s festive pick is There Was a Young Reindeer Who Swallowed a Present by Kaye Baillie🎄🦌
A brilliantly silly read that’s perfect for practising rhyme, and for writing festive lists of all the things your reindeer shouldn’t swallow next!
A brilliantly silly read that’s perfect for practising rhyme, and for writing festive lists of all the things your reindeer shouldn’t swallow next!
There’s still time to book onto our final CPD sessions of 2025 🧡
Whether you’re new to Little Wandle or preparing for Spring 1, we’d love you to join us.
Secure your spot now in Ongoing CPD from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
Whether you’re new to Little Wandle or preparing for Spring 1, we’d love you to join us.
Secure your spot now in Ongoing CPD from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
There’s still time to book onto our final CPD sessions of 2025 🧡
Whether you’re new to Little Wandle or preparing for Spring 1, we’d love you to join us.
Secure your spot now in Ongoing CPD from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
Whether you’re new to Little Wandle or preparing for Spring 1, we’d love you to join us.
Secure your spot now in Ongoing CPD from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.
Helen’s chosen Where Björn Belongs by Samuel Langley-Swain, It's a beautiful story about belonging, bravery and finding your way back home - and it’s also a wonderful springboard for letter-writing 💌
A gorgeous choice for a winter classroom 🧡
A gorgeous choice for a winter classroom 🧡
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Helen’s chosen Where Björn Belongs by Samuel Langley-Swain, It's a beautiful story about belonging, bravery and finding your way back home - and it’s also a wonderful springboard for letter-writing 💌
A gorgeous choice for a winter classroom 🧡
A gorgeous choice for a winter classroom 🧡
Looking for a December read that celebrates family, festivals and togetherness?
Scarlett recommends Nikhil and Jay Go to India by Chitra Soudar - brilliant for exploring different celebrations, talking about travel and sharing class traditions ✨
Scarlett recommends Nikhil and Jay Go to India by Chitra Soudar - brilliant for exploring different celebrations, talking about travel and sharing class traditions ✨
November 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Looking for a December read that celebrates family, festivals and togetherness?
Scarlett recommends Nikhil and Jay Go to India by Chitra Soudar - brilliant for exploring different celebrations, talking about travel and sharing class traditions ✨
Scarlett recommends Nikhil and Jay Go to India by Chitra Soudar - brilliant for exploring different celebrations, talking about travel and sharing class traditions ✨