Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

26/08/2026

🍁 Members! Get off to a strong start in the new term with our fantastic Autumn CPD! We've got 28 different sessions running throughout the Autumn term, and you can also browse and book your whole year of training. All CPD is included within the cost of your school’s membership subscription. Just head to our online calendar in the Ongoing CPD area of the website and dive in!

26/08/2026

One for Little Wandle member schools 🧡

📚 Every child has a story to tell - BBC 500 words is BACK!!

BBC 500 Words is the UK’s largest story-writing competition for 5–11 year-olds. Entries open at 8am on Tuesday 29 September and close at 9pm on Friday 6 November 2026.

BBC 500 Words is open to children wherever they are and however they learn. Whether they’re in school, learning in hospital, or home educated, every child can have a go at writing their own story.

The competition is all about creativity, and spelling, punctuation and grammar aren’t marked so children can focus on their ideas and let their imaginations lead the way.

Find resources to help inspire children here and get involved at bbc.co.uk/500words.

25/08/2026

🎵 Early years members! Did you know that full planning and teaching resources for all 20 of our nursery rhymes are ready for you in the Foundations area of the Little Wandle website?

For every rhyme, you’ll find:
📹 A video
📝 Full planning
🎨 An illustrated rhyme
🔊 A presentation with sounds and picture cards

Everything you need to bring rhyme time to life in your setting!

Not yet a Little Wandle Foundations member? Join our information briefing to discover more about the programme and how it can support your early years provision.

📅 Friday 11th September
⏰ 3:45pm

We’d love to see you there! Book your place via the link here 👇
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/littlewandleinformationbriefings

25/08/2026

⬆️ Schools in Scotland - level up your phonics provision!

AHDS Heads and Deputes across Scotland, there are just two days to go until this free online briefing exploring how systematic synthetic phonics can support all pupils as they learn to read.

Join Little Wandle Programme Developer Sarah Paxton to learn more about planned progression, fully decodable books, assessment, daily practice and staff training.

📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ 4-5pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Free to book for AHDS members

We look forward to seeing you there!

https://ahds.org.uk/your-development/interested-in-using-an-ssp-systematic-synthetic-phonics-programme-to-teach-reading

24/08/2026

📢 Headteachers! How well do you know Little Wandle?

Claire, Headteacher at Laira Green Primary School Little Wandle Champion School, explains why it’s so important for a senior leader to know the programme inside out.

Make sure you’re signed up for the Leading Little Wandle newsletter - your half-termly, 5-minute read covering key priorities, tips and updates to help you lead Little Wandle effectively.

📩 Head to the For Headteachers area of our website to sign up.

24/08/2026

📢 Little Wandle colleagues in secondary - there's just one week left to save on Little Wandle Code, an all-in-one Key Stage 3 phonics intervention and assessment programme, created with and for secondary schools.

🐦 Early bird pricing on Little Wandle Code closes 31st August:
✅ 1-year subscription: £950 (usually £1,495)
✅ 3-year subscription: £2,850 (usually £4,485)
✅ Special rates for small schools, SEND schools and Multi Academy Trusts

Teach reading: change lives.
https://www.littlewandlecode.org.uk/faqs-and-pricing/

23/08/2026

If your reading corners could do with a little TLC ahead of the new term, teacher and curriculum lead Matthew Courtney has some fantastic ideas for transforming those tired spaces. Get inspired by heading to the Everybody read! section of our website - it's open to all, not just Little Wandle members!
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/turnacorner/

22/08/2026

🧡 Big day incoming?
These lovely book recommendations explore the first day of school or Nursery - perfect for helping children (and grown-ups!) get ready. Find them in the Everybody read! area of the website!
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/starting-school-or-nursery/

21/08/2026

👀 Members!
Our September refresh PDF brings together all the useful and exciting updates to Little Wandle programme content and CPD for the new school year, with many improvements inspired directly by your feedback. 🐐🫧

You’ll find it on every Programme content landing page, ready to help you get your ducks in a row whenever the time is right. For now, we hope you’re enjoying a well-earned summer break! 🌞

20/08/2026

When your school buys a Little Wandle subscription, you’re joining a collaborative community committed to helping every child learn to read. 🧡

Our new Little Wandle Communities webinars are live, termly member events offering opportunities to share practice and learn from others. Choose from from:

✅ Foundations
✅ Reading for Pleasure
✅ SEND
✅ Leadership

Come along to explore ideas and strengthen practice across your school. Head to the Online CPD calendar in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu to find out more and book your place!