Mark Siswick MBE

Co-CEO @WandleLearning @WandleTSHub and @ChestertonSch Co-Founder multi award-winning @letterssounds Member of @TSHubsCouncil

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Extremely proud that the Trust that myself and Christian founded in 2019 has now grown to 10 schools, with Headteachers citing our collaborative approach, respect for the uniqueness of their schools and excellent CPD and support as reasons for joining. #educatingforlife

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

🎉 We have a quartet of reasons to celebrate as four fabulous schools have joined our Trust for the new school year! Welcome @NorburyHigh Kensington Avenue Primary School, Grovelands Community Primary School and Hellingly Community Primary School! #educatingforlife

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

There’s nothing better than hearing how Little Wandle is supporting children to become confident readers - huge thanks to Lily Wood at @Hartwell_Pri for sharing the impact our programme has had in her setting 🧡

If you’re considering joining Little Wandle, our online information briefings are a great place to start.

📅 Our next briefing is tomorrow, Thursday 5th February at 3:45pm, with more dates available throughout March.
You can book your spot via our homepage.

[LWCode @wandlecode]

Too many Year 7 students are starting Key Stage 3 without the reading ability to access the secondary curriculum. 

Left unaddressed this puts them at risk of low self-esteem and under-achievement now and lower earnings and possible unemployment in the future.

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Welcome Tom! Great to have you in the team

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Delighted to introduce our new COO, Tom Webster

Tom joins at an exciting time with the recent growth of the Trust from five to 10 schools and our new five-year Trust Development Plan, Wandle 2030, which confirms our commitment to inclusion across everything we do. Welcome Tom!

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Trustees and our Co-CEO, Christian Kingsley enjoyed a a great morning with new member school @NorburyHigh , hearing from Headteacher Markieu Hayden and meeting with the Executive Student Leadership Team who spoke about their impressive fundraising activities #educatingforlife

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

We 🧡 @WestViewPrimary’s weekly Reading Round Up.

Not just because it’s full of great info and recommendations, but also because it demonstrates the level of commitment, consistency and creativity that goes into building a sustainable reading for pleasure culture. 🙌

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Pleased to be offering this new Little Wandle Live event for members using our SEND programme.

The small group, 90-minute online format gives schools the opportunity to work with @WillowDeneSch who helped us create the programme and have lots of experience to share.

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

🧡 Little Wandle Live Support for SEND is here!

If your school has been using the SEND programme for at least a term and you’re ready to build confidence, share experiences and get tailored support, this one’s for you.

Led by our Champion Special School @WillowDeneSch, this 90-minute online session will help you:
✅ Strengthen your implementation of the Little Wandle SEND programme
✅ Grow your reading culture  in a SEND setting
✅ Connect with other schools
✅ Get bespoke advice for your setting

If you're in a special or mainstream school with SEND provision, you can book your spot in the Little Wandle Live box of Ongoing CPD on the website. We encourage two senior leaders with responsibility for reading and Little Wandle implementation to attend.

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Really pleased to welcome St Aidan’s to our family of Champion Schools.

Looking forward to seeing them at our very first Local Wandle Local event for members in the North East in November.

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

🥁 Drum roll please!

We’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Little Wandle family of Champion Schools - St Aidan’s CE Primary School in Gateshead!

Keep an eye out for Little Wandle Live dates at St Aidan’s coming this Spring term! 🧡

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

🎉 It's here! Little Wandle Handwriting for Reception is now live for members in the Programme content area of the website. 

Here’s Co-Founder Rachel Davis to celebrate launch day and tell you more about this exciting new programme that's free for Little Wandle members!

Pupil Workbooks from @CollinsPrimary are available to pre-order now, with delivery into schools in November. Log in now and take a look! 🧡

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Pleased to be sharing news about Little Wandle Handwriting today, which will be online for members from Thursday.

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

✏️ Big news, Little Wandle members!
We’re thrilled to announce Little Wandle Handwriting for Reception - our brand-new programme!

Built on the same trusted principles as our phonics programme, Little Wandle Handwriting brings:
🧡 Clear structure and consistent routines
🧡 Repeated practice with our well-loved mnemonics
🧡 Learnings from latest research and national guidance

Programme content will be online for members on Thursday, 23rd October, ready for you to explore and plan ahead if your school would like to introduce it. Pupil Workbooks will be available for pre-order from @CollinsPrimary for delivery into school in November.
Here’s Little Wandle Co-Founder Rachel Davis to tell you more!

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

Members! Don't wait to book for our special webinar 'Becoming a Reader' with Professor @Kathy_Rastle on Wednesday 26th November at 3:45pm - tickets are going fast!

In this not-to-be-missed event, Kathy will unpack the science behind learning to read, show why phonics really is the only reliable route, and bust some familiar myths about reading along the way!

💬 Bring your team, your questions, and your curiosity - this 45-minute session promises to be lively, evidence-based and inspiring.

🧡  Don't wait - book now in Ongoing CPD.

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

❓Riddle me this!

In the spirit of this year’s @PoetryDayUK theme of Play, we challenged our team to work in pairs. One had to write a short kenning about an iconic Little Wandle mnemonic, the other had to guess what or who they were talking about!  

Did you guess correctly?? 🤔

We’d love to hear your kennings about your favourite Little Wandle character – why not drop it in the comments below.
#NationalPoetryDay

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

Welcome to Violeta, our new Head of School for @ChestnutGroveA . Previously Deputy Headteacher in charge of CPD and Teaching and Learning, we're delighted that Violeta has chosen to continue her career within the Trust!

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Pop into our Open Evening on Thursday (25th September) for presentations, information and a chance to ask all your questions about starting Year 7 at Chestnut Grove in September 2026.

No need to book, just turn up between 5pm and 7pm.

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Book a place via our website for our Sixth Form open evening on Thursday 2nd October from 5pm to 7pm!

⭐️Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
⭐️Meet our Head of School and Director of Sixth Form
⭐️Explore A Levels and BTECs in our state-of-the-art Sixth Form
⭐️Ask all your questions!

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

🎉 Two new opportunities to join our growing Trust!

☑️ Salary from £115k (higher salary may be offered to a candidate with significant relevant experience)
☑️ Full time, perm
☑️Office-based, south London
☑️ Closing date 1st October
☑️ Start date ASAP

https://t.co/fU6hpFe4dt

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

Our Weekly Wandle email is a must-read for members every Monday morning, containing timely tips and advice and reflecting what we’re seeing in the inbox as well in our work with individual member schools and English Hubs around the country.

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

❓ Where do you start with Year 2?
📚 What should they be reading?
📝 How does the Rapid Catch-up assessment work on the tracker?

We’ve got the answers (and much more) in Monday’s Weekly Wandle, so don’t miss it landing in your inbox at 7:15am! Not signed up yet? Head to the Weekly Wandle area of the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu and never miss an issue again!

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

✨ Meet the Trainers! ✨

Our brilliant Little Wandle trainers have been busy reading lots of wonderful children’s books over the summer, and they can’t wait to share their recommendations with you. 📚🧡

Spend a moment to put names to faces, see the children’s books they’ve loved and get inspired for your own reading list.

You can take a look at all their picks by heading to Everybody read! Which book would you pick up first? Tell us in the comments!

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

📣Let’s hear it for the CGA Enrichment offer launching today with 50+ activities from basketball to pottery!

We’re delighted to see that most students have signed up for 5+ clubs, all of which are absolutely free!

[Mark Siswick MBE @Siswick]

@WhiteRoseEd Good luck!