Writing

'There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story, you never quite know where they'll take you.'   - Beatrix Potter.

Our children need to develop a passion and skill for writing in which they feel comfortable in experimenting with different styles and formats. From the Foundation Stage all children's attempts at writing, including emergent writing, are valued and built upon so that children appreciate the importance of their writing in conveying meaning to the reader.

In KS1 and KS2 SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) is taught both discretely and as an embedded part of English lessons. Across the wider curriculum, children are encouraged to use skills they are learning in all writing. These skills include using interesting and ambitious vocabulary, a wide range of conjunctions and thinking of different ways to open sentences.

When writing we ask our children to think carefully about Audience and Purpose. Teachers plan writing lessons based around different purposes and their audiences using high quality texts, carefully chosen to ensure children are exposed to aspirational vocabulary, different writing styles and new ideas.

Teachers planning follows a writing process based on the EEF research. Each piece of writing follows this process to allow children to become fluent, independent and confident writers.

We also consider the pre-requisite skills for writing and children are explicitly taught the best sitting position.  

Click on the overview below to see the Writing coverage and the books to support the teaching and coverage. Also see how we teach Handwriting at New Road-  

Writing Progression Overview: EYFS - Year 6

Handwriting Progression Overview