Spelling and phonics policy (primary): examples
See examples of spelling and phonics policies from a wide range of primary schools to inspire you when you write your own.
Phonics and spelling policies
Community school in Camden
Eleanor Palmer Primary School has an English policy that covers phonics (see the 'Reading' section on page 1) and spelling (pages 4 and 5). It breaks down the school's approach to:
- Teaching phonics and spelling at each key stage
- Learning through talking
- Using external resources
Academy in Warwickshire
St Nicholas Church of England Primary has a phonics and spelling policy that covers:
- Expectations of pupils, parents and teachers
- Learning to be done at home
- Resources to support learning
Spelling policies
Catholic academy in Staffordshire
St Gregory’s Catholic Academy has a separate spelling policy, which explains the school’s approach to:
- Following the National Curriculum
- Marking and assessment
- Differentiation for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
Community school in Suffolk
Sebert Wood Primary School and Nursery has a spelling policy that outlines:
- The school's aims in teaching spelling
- Approaches to assessment
- How assessment data will be recorded
Phonics policies
Ashlands Primary School has