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Making the new writing framework work: How Pobble topic lessons help

  • by: Simon Blower - Pobble Co-founder
  • On: 9, Oct 2025
19 min read

Making the new writing framework work: How Pobble topic lessons help

When the new writing framework landed, many schools asked the same question: how do we make this work in the classroom without losing creativity and purpose? Pobble topic lessons provide a powerful an...

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A teacher-tested weekly writing routine using Pobble 365

When I first began developing Pobble 365, I didn’t just want to create another writing resource. I wanted to solve a problem I faced daily in my own classroom. How could I help children write more oft...

Why writing stamina matters: Building resilience in young writers

In many primary classrooms, writing starts well but fades fast. Hands ache. Ideas trail off. Confidence drops. Sound familiar?

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6 Superhero Writing Prompts to Power Up Your Students’ Creativity

Superheroes have always fired up children's imaginations. Whether it’s epic battles, secret powers or saving the world before teatime, these larger-than-life characters are brilliant for inspiring wri...

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Preparing for the 11+ Exam: Daily writing tips that work

If your pupils are preparing for the 11+ entrance exam, Pobble 365 can be a powerful tool to support them. While it’s designed to spark creativity and build writing stamina for all learners, it also a...

The power of friendship: Writing prompts for the classroom

Friendship is a big part of school life. From playground games and classroom partners to fallouts and making up again, the ups and downs of friendships shape how children feel about coming to school e...

Building a whole-school writing culture: What the new DfE writing framework means for school leaders

The DfE's new Writing Framework, released in July 2025, offers a clear message: improving writing outcomes is not just a classroom priority; it is a whole-school responsibility. As leaders, your role ...

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Inside remote moderation: A moderator’s perspective

When I first joined Pobble’s moderation team, I’ll admit I was curious (and a little sceptical) about how a fully remote moderation process would work. I’d moderated and been moderated before, but alw...

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Small tweaks, stronger writing: Your guide to the new framework

The Department for Education has just released a new Writing Framework for primary schools. If you’ve seen it and feel a bit daunted about the extra workload any changes might bring, we get it. We're ...

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