App User Guide

Literacy Tree App: User Guide (2026 Refresh)

Welcome to the Literacy Tree App!

The Literacy Tree app is your free companion to Literacy Tree’s book-based curriculum. Designed by teachers for teachers, it supports work-life balance and reduces cognitive load, making planning, assessment, and moderation faster and easier. It’s available to all users with a Free, Individual, or School Membership.

Key updates in 2026

Full integration with the new Literacy Tree web platform
Smoother, more intuitive user experience
Cleaner, streamlined design
Seamless Wonde integration for automatic syncing of pupil and class data

Getting started

Download the app: Available for free on your device’s app store.

Sign in: Use your Literacy Tree account credentials.

Membership check: Features such as RATE assessment require an Individual or School Membership.

Device recommendation: For GDPR compliance and data protection, install and use the app on school-approved devices.

Sync with Wonde: Ensure your school’s Wonde account is connected to access up-to-date pupil data automatically.

Features Overview

1. Annotate Plans

Edit anywhere: Add annotation bubbles to any Literacy Tree plan in your account to personalise for your class.
Autosave: All edits are automatically saved and immediately reflected on your account.
Access all resources: Navigate to the Literacy Tree site to add resources; they’ll appear instantly in your app for annotation.

2. Capture Pupils’ Work

Take photos: Capture children’s work directly on your device.
Tagging: Link each work sample to pupils, books, and RATE assessment objectives.
Save & share: Work samples can be saved locally or uploaded to Literacy Tree’s “Work Samples” library.
Wonde integration: Pupil names and class details are automatically populated from Wonde, reducing manual entry and ensuring accuracy.
Home Page gallery: Browse curated examples of the best Work Samples straight from the app.

3. Assess Pupils Using RATE

Create class lists: Manage pupils, year groups, and classes in-app; class lists sync automatically from Wonde.
Select standards: For Writing and Reading, choose “Met,” “Partially Met,” or “Not Yet Met” for each assessment point.
Automatic calculation: The app calculates overall Writing or Reading standard (Emerging, Developing, Securing, and Depth).
Autosave & revisit: Return to assessments anytime; progress is automatically saved.
Link work samples: Attach evidence to standards for moderation or review.
Web sync: Assessments can be viewed and edited on the Literacy Tree website.

n.b. RATE assessments require an Individual or School Membership.

Additional Features & Benefits

Seamless Wonde integration: Pupil names and class details are automatically synced. No manual updates needed.

Step 1: Confirm Wonde Administrator

Only a Wonde Administrator (typically School Business Manager, Head/Deputy Head, or IT lead) can approve the integration

Step 2: Log in to Wonde

Go to https://edu.wonde.com/login
Use your Wonde credentials to access the school portal

Step 3: Approve Literacy Tree App

Find Literacy Tree in the list of available apps
Click “Approve” to enable syncing with your school MIS

Step 4: Verify Data

Ensure class lists and pupil names are correct
Check that attendance and year groups match your MIS

Accurate, up-to-date pupil data: Always have the latest information at your fingertips.

Time-saving administration: Free up your time with reduced paperwork

Streamlined planning and assessment: Annotated plans, captured work, and RATE assessments are all connected across devices, synced via Wonde, and accessible on the Literacy Tree web platform.

Tips for Best Use

Ensure your device is school-approved to stay GDPR compliant.
Explore the Home Page to see exemplary Work Samples.
Regularly sync your app with the Literacy Tree website and Wonde to access all resources, class updates, and student data.
Use annotations, captured work, and assessments to link evidence to standards without double-entry.

Support & Resources

To attend our next Intro to the App training session, see our training page.
Contact our support team via info@literacytree.com if you have any questions.