Writing

At our school, we believe that proficient writing begins with strong foundations in talking, reading and sentence construction. Oracy is at the heart of everything that we do, giving children regular opportunities to discuss ideas, explain their thinking, and rehearse language before writing. Through partner talk, class discussion and storytelling, pupils develop the confidence and vocabulary needed to express themselves clearly and effectively. We explicitly teach and model Tier 2 vocabulary, helping children to understand and apply Tier 2 vocabulary across a range of contexts. Vocabulary is revisited regularly to ensure pupils can confidently use new words in both spoken and written communication.

Our writing curriculum is carefully designed to develop children as confident and purposeful writers across all subjects. We are developing disciplinary literacy into our curriculum by helping pupils understand the different ways writing is used within subjects such as history, science, geography, and religious education. Children learn how to write appropriately for different audiences and purposes, using subject-specific vocabulary and structures to communicate their knowledge effectively. Through high-quality texts, shared writing, modelled examples, and regular opportunities for editing and improving their work, pupils develop the skills needed to write with accuracy, creativity, and independence.