Cadmus Spelling

True Mastery Through Intelligent Revision

The UK's first retention-focused spelling system—empowering pupils to truly master and remember spelling for the long term, not just for tests.

The Universal Challenge Every Teacher Faces

The Testing Trap

Students cram for Friday's spelling test, score well, then forget the words by the following week. They're learning for the test, not for life.

The Workload Burden

Teachers spend valuable time administering tests, marking papers, and trying to identify which students need extra support with which words.

The One-Size-Fits-All Problem

Whole-class spelling lists mean some students are bored while others are overwhelmed. Individual needs get lost in the shuffle.

Traditional spelling instruction wasn't designed for retention—it was designed for convenience. We can do better.

How Cadmus Spelling Works

Our system combines proven cognitive science techniques with intelligent automation to ensure lasting mastery.

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Teacher Assigns Word Lists

Teachers assign weekly spelling lists to entire classes, setting start and due dates. This works alongside your existing curriculum and schemes.

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Students Practice Interactively

Pupils log in and receive audio-based spelling questions. They hear the word, type the spelling, and receive instant feedback. Engaging and accessible for all learners.

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Intelligent Revision Schedule

Here's where the magic happens. Using spaced repetition algorithms, the system automatically schedules review sessions for each word based on individual performance. Words students struggle with appear more frequently; mastered words are reviewed at optimal intervals to cement long-term retention.

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Personalised Learning Paths

Each student receives a unique blend of new words and revision words. The system adapts to individual learning patterns, ensuring no student is held back or left behind.

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Teachers Monitor Progress

View real-time analytics showing which students have mastered which words, who needs additional support, and how retention is progressing over time. All the insight, none of the marking.

The Science of Retention

Cadmus Spelling is built on decades of cognitive science research into how humans learn and remember.

Spaced Repetition

Rather than cramming information, we review material at increasing intervals. This spacing effect dramatically improves long-term retention by strengthening memory consolidation.

Active Recall

Students actively retrieve spellings from memory rather than passively reading them. This retrieval practice is one of the most effective learning strategies identified by research.

Immediate Feedback

Instant correction prevents the reinforcement of incorrect spellings and helps students identify and fix errors in real-time.

Adaptive Learning

The system responds to individual performance, adjusting difficulty and review frequency to optimise each student's learning curve.

Features That Make Teaching Easier

Multi-User System

Secure login for teachers and students. Teachers manage classes, assign work, and monitor progress. Students access their personalised learning path from any device.

Class Management

Organise students into classes, assign word lists to entire groups, and maintain individual tracking—all from one simple interface.

Work Assignment

Assign spelling lists with start and due dates. Students automatically receive their work, and the system manages all revision scheduling in the background.

Audio-Based Questions

Students hear words spoken aloud, making practice accessible and engaging. No more reading spelling lists from paper—just listen and spell.

Instant Feedback

Immediate validation or correction keeps students engaged and prevents the reinforcement of mistakes.

Teacher Analytics

See at a glance which students are progressing well and which need support. Track mastery over time, not just test scores.

The Cadmus Advantage

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Lasting Mastery

Students don't just pass tests—they genuinely retain spellings weeks and months later.

Time Savings

No more manual test administration, marking, or revision planning. The system handles it automatically.

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Differentiated Learning

Every student gets a personalised learning experience without additional teacher workload.

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Measurable Results

Track true retention with data that shows long-term mastery, not just weekly test performance.

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Works With Your Curriculum

Complements any spelling scheme or word list. Use your existing materials with intelligent revision.

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Simple Setup

Web-based system works on any device. No installation, no IT headaches, minimal training required.

See Cadmus Spelling in Action

Book a personalised demo and discover how we can transform spelling retention in your school.

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