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Superhero Spelling: Building Stronger Readers, Writers and Learners
Welcome to the 4th edition of SHS Smash newsletter.
There is increasing national attention on how well children read and write as they move through school. Many pupils are still leaving primary education without the fluency and confidence they need to succeed in secondary English. This highlights the continued importance of strong spelling instruction across Key Stage 2.
Spelling supports reading, writing and vocabulary development. When children understand how words work, they can read with greater accuracy, write with creativity and communicate with confidence.
Why Spelling Matters
Spelling is more than a memory task. It is a vital skill that helps children read unfamiliar words, apply accurate patterns in their writing and expand their vocabulary. A secure knowledge of spelling rules and word meaning improves overall literacy, giving children the tools to understand, express and enjoy language at a deeper level.
The KS2 Focus
Strong spelling knowledge helps pupils:
• Write with accuracy and fluency
• Strengthen vocabulary and comprehension
• Read with understanding and confidence
• Build secure literacy foundations for secondary school
A consistent, structured approach to spelling across KS2 helps ensure every child continues to make progress beyond early phonics and into fluent, expressive writing.
How Superhero Spelling Helps
Superhero Spelling is a complete Key Stage 2 programme that makes spelling purposeful, engaging and effective.
It includes:
• Ready-to-use weekly lessons combining spelling, vocabulary and writing
• A structured routine that builds long-term understanding
• Flexible support for all learners, including EAL and SEND
• On-demand training and resources that save teacher time
Superhero Spelling helps children connect spelling with meaning, pattern and use, enabling them to write more confidently and read more fluently.
Free Teacher Support available NOW
Try our Spelling Resources for Free
Choose your year group and download a weeks worth of spelling resources. Save teacher time and deliver engaging spelling lessons with us.
Watch a Demo now
Watch our on-demand demo anytime. Delivered by a member of our expert team, learn how Superhero Spelling accelerates progress and creates confident, engaged learners.
Click here to watch a demo now
Why not see for yourself and take out a free trial of our SHS Programme:
Join One of Our Free Online Webinars
From Spelling to Writing: Strengthening Literacy in KS2
Join one of our next webinars to explore practical classroom strategies that make spelling engaging, consistent and purposeful:
Super Spellers: KS2 Spelling Strategies, 11th November at 6pm
Super Hero Spelling Demo, 19th November at 4pm
At Superhero Spelling, we believe that confident spelling leads to confident writing and reading. By helping children understand words and their structures, we give them the tools to become fluent, independent learners who are ready for every literacy challenge ahead.
