Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Ensuring your writing curriculum supports young writers effectively
Leaders will be supported to review the current curriculum intent for writing and then move towards shaping a curriculum that builds skills in a clear, progressive way. This bespoke programme is designed to meet the specific needs of your school. The programme can focus on both key aspects of writing: transcription and composition. Schools can…
Read MoreFoundational skills for early writing – building on firm foundations
This package helps Early Years leaders assess the core writing skills in their curriculum. It guides whole-team development and boosts educators’ ability to support children’s writing in both adult-led and child-led activities. The focus is on giving children rich chances to practise key skills—oral composition, mark-making, fine motor control, and handwriting—at the right time. Educators…
Read MoreReflecting on an effective writing curriculum
The focus on the teaching of reading in schools for the last few years has been high following DfE guidance about teaching phonics and the Reading Framework publication in 2021. This focus has led to greater consistency in the teaching of reading and closing gaps, with a clearer focus on the aspects of reading that…
Read MoreCreative Christmas Learning in Early Years
Ah, Christmas time in the Reception classroom – where the joy is contagious, the excitement is palpable, and the tinsel crowns are perpetually slipping off little heads. It’s a time full of giggles, chaos, and, of course, a certain cheeky elf or two. Now, settle in, my friends, because I have a little tale to…
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