Comics and graphic novels offer diverse, complex storytelling that fosters imagination and empathy. Here are some of our top picks for your youngest readers - you'll find these in the book recommendations area of Everybody read! which is full of reading for pleasure joy and open to all, not just Little Wandle members 🧡 littlewandle.org.uk/everybod…

📚 Looking for your next class favourite? We asked the Little Wandle team to share books loved by classes they’ve taught - and these are their top picks for KS2! 🧡 From poetry and mysteries to laugh-out-loud non-fiction, discover books to hook your class into reading this autumn. Explore the full selection in the free-to-access Everybody read! area of the Little Wandle website. littlewandle.org.uk/everybod…

What fabulous feedback from members who attended a recent Little Wandle Live event at Champion School, @NewbyPrimary! 🧡 A huge thank you to the team for welcoming colleagues and sharing their expertise! Feeling inspired? Members can browse and book upcoming events at one of 31 Champion Schools via ‘Book Little Wandle Live’ in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.

🎃 All treats, no tricks … just support for tricky words! Reception and Year 1 members can explore our fang-tastic collection of guidance, tricky word card labels and classroom resources, as well as handy ‘How to’ videos in the Resources area of Programme content and resources. 🧡 There’s tricky word support in the Fluency area too, and family-friendly resources in the free-to-access For parents area!

🔄 Need to change the Super User on your school’s Little Wandle account? Our friendly membership team can help! Our handy guide explains what to include in your email and who to copy in. ✉️ Share with the colleague managing your school’s account. 🧡

A little taster of our popular Little Wandle Communities: SEND webinar with Gary Aubin @SENDMattersUK! 🧡 Watch the full recording to hear his presentation, ‘Inclusion: Every classroom, every child, every day’, plus insights into inclusive practice from Champion Schools @whistonwg and Dorothy Barley. Members, head to the SEND area of Recorded webinars in Ongoing CPD.

✏️ Now that’s something to write home about! We’re thrilled that Little Wandle Handwriting, developed with @CollinsPrimary, has been shortlisted in the English category of the Teach Primary Awards 2026! 🎉 A Wandle-ful reason to celebrate with everyone helping children grow into confident writers. 🧡

✏️ Members, you’ve been asking, we’ve been answering! Our Handwriting blogs have been updated with your recent FAQs, with dedicated blogs for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. From getting started to joining letters, swipe for a flavour of what’s covered, then head to the Handwriting area of Programme content and resources for the full answers. 🧡

📚 Looking for ways to get families involved in your reading for pleasure journey after half-term? Our National Year of Reading ‘In the Community’ content is all about taking reading beyond the school gates, and we’ve got some handy resources to help you get started. They’re ready for you to use and share - because getting your whole school community excited about reading is a brilliant way to #GoAllIn2026! 🧡 Find the resources in the National Year of Reading area of Everybody read! - free for all to access! littlewandle.org.uk/everybod… #NationalYearOfReading

🎃 Looking for a few BOO-rilliant books to share this Halloween? From giggles to gentle scares, our trainers’ favourite spooky stories are full of read-aloud fun. Which will be a hit with your class? 👻🧡 Explore the picks in Everybody read! littlewandlelettersandsounds…

🍂 Autumn 2 organisers are here! Members can find them on the For Headteachers, For Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 landing pages. Each organiser kicks off with a reminder of this half-term’s focus, including a handy explainer video, and then points you straight to the key live CPD sessions to book, so you can hit your goals with confidence. Take a look and get planning!

🎉 We're back online! The Little Wandle website is back up and running, and you can access all your usual resources again. 🙌 A huge thank you for your patience and understanding while our hosting provider worked to resolve the issue - it's good to be back! 🧡

📢 Assessment tracker is working as normal!  Good news for schools in assessment week! 🧡 The Little Wandle Assessment Tracker is unaffected by the website outage and working as normal. ✅ 👉 analysis.littlewandle.org.uk Our main website remains temporarily offline. Thanks for your patience!

🧡 A little update from us! The Little Wandle website is temporarily unavailable due to a widespread hosting issue. Our hosting provider is working hard to get everything back up and running as soon as possible. We're sorry for the inconvenience and really appreciate your patience. We'll keep you updated! 🧡

🥁 And September’s top three downloads are… ✏️ Handwriting: Ready to write song 🔤 Reception Autumn 1 grapheme information sheet 🎵 Handwriting: Year 1 Ascenders and descenders song Have these made it into your teaching toolkit yet? Members can explore these downloads in the Little Wandle Handwriting and Reception areas of Programme content and resources.

💀 Read aloud … but make it spooktacular! Lights off, finger torches on! Assistant Headteacher Tracy Riddell brings 'Funnybones' to life with plenty of laughter in this signed and subtitled video. 🧡 With Halloween creeping closer, why not try a spooky read-aloud of your own? We’d love to see your setups! 🎃👻 Watch Tracy’s full top 3 read-aloud picks in the free-to-access Everybody read! area of the Little Wandle website.

Curious about Little Wandle? Come and meet us! 👋 Our next FREE online information briefing for UK primary schools is today, 19th October, at 3:45-4:30pm. Join us to find out how Little Wandle could support your school’s reading journey. 🧡 Working in a UK nursery or PVI, or a school outside the UK? We’ve got dedicated briefings for you too: 📆 Little Wandle Foundations - 21st or 26th October 📆 International Schools - 5th November Head to the Little Wandle website homepage to choose your information briefing and book your free place! littlewandle.org.uk

Looking for your next Key Stage 1 storytime favourite? Bring fresh inspiration to your book corner with our trainers’ Autumn book picks - ready to spark curiosity, conversation and a love of reading. 🍂 Explore the selection in Everybody read! on the Little Wandle website - free for everyone to access. littlewandle.org.uk/everybod…

🍁 The Autumn term is the perfect time to hook your new class into reading. We asked the Little Wandle team to share some books that have been loved by classes they have taught – and here are their top three picks for EYFS. This selection will bring plenty of laughter and joy to your classroom, while showing your new readers just how much fun stories can be.  You'll find lots more recommendations for Reading for Pleasure in the free-to-access Everybody read! area of the Little Wandle website! 🧡

Members teaching the Little Wandle Foundations programme! Did you know we have bitesize training and resources for the 10 interaction techniques that research shows make the most positive difference to children’s language development?  Just head to Foundations for Language in the Little Wandle Foundations area of Programme content and resources, and dive in!