Writing
Why?
- Build essential writing skills – A focus on developing key skills like sentence structure, punctuation, and handwriting at each of our pupil’s own pace.
- Encourage creativity and imagination – We use fun, engaging stimuli to spark interest and let pupils explore their ideas.
- Develop clear communication – Help our pupils organise their ideas so they can explain, describe, and share them with others through writing.
- Promote independence and confidence – Celebrate their progress and teach simple writing routines to help our pupils take pride in their work.
- Make writing meaningful and purposeful – Link tasks to real-life contexts and pupils’ interests to show the value of writing in everyday life.
Our Teaching Approach – Schemes – Literacy Shed/Tree, Maestro, Oxford Owl
- Four targeted writing opportunities per week to focus on developing essential writing skills, including sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
- Daily handwriting practice to reinforce correct letter formation and improve writing fluency.
- Tailored resources and scaffolds to support individual progress in writing development, ensuring all pupils can build confidence and skill.
- Cross-curricular writing opportunities that connect writing to other subjects, helping pupils apply their skills in a variety of contexts.
Schemes supporting the teaching of literacy
- Nelson Handwriting – A structured handwriting program to support the development of neat, consistent, and legible writing.
- Curriculum Maestro – Writing across a variety of subjects, allowing pupils to practice and apply their writing skills for different purposes.
- Literacy Shed/Tree – Utilising rich, visual stimuli from the Literacy Shed and Tree resources to inspire and engage pupils in creative and purposeful writing.