The Pobble blog

As a school leader, you know the importance of developing strong writing skills in pupils. Writing is at the heart of the curriculum, yet it remains one of the most challenging areas for schools to ge...

For many primary school teachers, encouraging reluctant writers to engage in writing tasks can feel like climbing a steep hill. Whether it’s the dreaded “I don’t know what to write” or the groans that...

In classrooms across the UK, a troubling trend has emerged: 28% of children are now leaving primary school without meeting expected writing standards—a rise from pre-pandemic figures. This crisis goes...

Writing is one of the most complex skills to teach in primary schools. It demands not only fine motor coordination but also cognitive and emotional engagement, making it especially challenging for neu...

As Year 6 teachers, the countdown to May’s KS2 SATs can be daunting. The pressure to ensure our pupils are fully prepared often leads to an understandable reliance on past papers and frequent testing....

Preparing pupils for the end of Key Stage 2 writing assessments can be a complex process. Year 6 teachers often face the challenge of balancing the need to secure key writing skills with fostering cre...

The 2024 moderation process has provided many reasons for Year 6 teachers to feel proud of their hard work. One of the standout aspects this year was the positive, collaborative approach taken by teac...

Why Pobble and Widgit?

2024 started with a bang for Team Pobble! My colleague Anna and I were incredibly lucky to attend the final of the BBC 500 Words competition. As we sat in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace, usually re...

I’ll start this piece with a disclaimer: I’ve always been a bit of a sucker for a bandwagon. I loved a Polly Pocket when I was little; I grabbed girl power with both hands when the Spice Girls burst i...