SATs spelling support for KS1 and KS2

Kidfriendly supports spelling practice across KS1 and KS2. In SATs-style materials, spelling is assessed through dictated or sentence-based recall, and it depends on secure patterns rather than last-minute memorisation.

Most children find some patterns straightforward and others surprisingly tricky. Common stumbling blocks include homophones, words with silent letters, and suffixes that change spelling rules. Regular, low-pressure practice with these patterns tends to be more effective than memorising long word lists.

Our spelling guides group words by pattern so you can target the areas your child finds hardest, rather than working through everything.

• Pattern-based guides covering the trickiest spelling rules tested in SATs
• Lists of commonly misspelled words grouped by difficulty
• Simple practice routines you can build into daily life at home