The ultimate guide to Pobble school subscriptions: Everything you need to know to improve your students' writing. Unlock unlimited writing inspiration, save time on lesson planning, and foster a school-wide love of writing.
Writing can be one of the most challenging subjects to teach effectively, but what if there was a way to make it easier, more engaging, and impactful for both your students and your teachers?
In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Pobble School Subscriptions and how they can help your school overcome the common challenges teachers face with writing. With Pobble, your school can inspire every student, save teachers’ time, and create a culture of writing enjoyment that lasts. Let’s dive in!
The Problem: Why writing isn’t working in schools
Writing skills are at the core of every student’s academic success, but unfortunately, many children are falling behind. Research shows that 28% of children leave primary school without meeting expected writing standards, and this problem is exacerbated by the challenges teachers face in the classroom.
Some of the challenges your school may be familiar with:
“My students just don’t know what to write.”
“Writing lessons aren’t engaging enough. They’re losing interest.”
“Teachers are spending so much time planning, and they’re still not seeing results.”
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. It's clear—students need more inspiration, and teachers need a solution that works.
The Solution: How Pobble solves your writing problems
Imagine your teachers spending less time planning, your students excited about writing every day, and your school developing a strong, consistent writing culture. This is exactly what Pobble provides—a flexible, easy-to-use solution to inspire students and support teachers.
Here’s how Pobble helps:
Unlimited access to inspiring writing prompts
No more last-minute scrambling for writing ideas. Pobble gives you a calendar of fresh, exciting writing prompts—from vivid images to intriguing story starters, there’s a new one for every day of the year! These prompts spark creativity and help students generate ideas quickly, even for the most reluctant writers.
Save teachers’ planning time
Teachers are exhausted. Pobble’s ready-to-go lessons are proven to help save 39% of lesson planning time, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and less on preparation. With Pobble, teachers get everything they need, from differentiated activities to complete lesson plans.
Differentiated resources to support every student
Pobble isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether students are advanced or struggling, Pobble’s differentiated resources ensure that every child gets the support they need to succeed. From reluctant writers to confident authors, Pobble meets every student where they are.
Supports any writing scheme
Pobble complements and enhances your existing writing schemes—whether you’re using Talk for Writing, Seven Steps to Success, or any other approach. Pobble is flexible and aligns with your current curriculum, meaning no disruption to your existing structure.
Pobble: Created by teachers, for teachers
At Pobble, we understand that teaching writing isn’t easy. That’s why Pobble was created by teachers, for teachers. We know what works in the classroom because we’ve been there ourselves.
Pobble was designed to be effective, powerful, and easy to use—whatever your teaching style. Whether you’re a fan of traditional lesson planning or prefer a more creative approach, Pobble gives you the flexibility and resources to fit your style and enhance your writing lessons.
Our team of teachers, writing experts, and edtech enthusiasts have put together a platform that provides high-quality content while also saving you time and energy. Pobble isn’t just another tool to add to your pile; it’s a resource that makes your job easier and supports every student in your class.
Why schools choose and love Pobble
We’re not just telling you how great Pobble is—our users say it best. Here’s what school leaders have to say:
Chris Dyson, Headteacher
“Quite simply, what Pobble has done for writing at Parklands Primary is remarkable. For me, it is a must-have for any school! Pobble reduces workload and engages even our most reluctant writers. It opens imaginations and transports children to new worlds of adventure. Pobble's support and training is second to none, and my team can't imagine teaching writing without it.”
Rachael Wilding, Primary Head
“It’s the whole package! The support behind the platform, the networking it brings, the publishing, the joy of children interacting with other children’s work, the prestige of being a genuine published author, the simplicity of the website, how it links with parents, comments on the children’s work…”
Chris Willan, Headteacher
“Pobble has had a huge impact on our writing. As well as accelerated progress, we’ve seen a greater depth and creativity in pupils’ writing.”
Andi Price, Assistant Head
“Using Pobble, we doubled our percentage of writers working at greater depth and demonstrated that to inspectors. How’s that for impact!”
Charlotte Krzanicki, Senior Education Adviser
“Pobble is an exciting addition to our approach to writing! As well as being a time-saving tool to support staff, it’s already having a great impact on our children’s writing!”
Addressing your concerns: Common questions about Pobble school subscriptions
We know that making a decision like this comes with questions and concerns. Let’s address some of the most common ones:
“We already have a writing scheme—can we still use Pobble?”
“Absolutely! Pobble isn’t a writing scheme—it’s a flexible resource that supports any existing scheme. Many schools use it alongside Talk for Writing, Big Writes, and others to add extra inspiration and save valuable planning time.” Read more about how it will support your scheme or curriculum here.
“Is Pobble difficult to implement?”
“Not at all! Pobble is designed to be user-friendly, so your teachers can get started right away. Simply purchase your school subscription, add your teaching team, and you're good to go! We provide all the training and support you need to make the transition smooth and easy.”
“How will Pobble improve our writing outcomes?”
“Pobble has been shown to boost students’ engagement, confidence, and writing stamina. Our research, in partnership with UCL’s Educate programme, shows significant improvements in writing speed and enjoyment, leading to better attainment across the board.” Read the research report here.
How Pobble can help your school: The full benefits of a school subscription
When you subscribe to Pobble, you get everything you need to build a writing culture that lasts. Here’s what’s included:
Daily writing prompts - Your teachers gain unlimited access to Pobble 365, a calendar of inspiring prompts to motivate students. Plus, you'll find over 250 ready-made lessons, Pobble offers a vast library of resources that covers a variety of genres and writing styles, from creative writing to cross-curricular topic writes.
Differentiated resources for every student - Differentiated resources for every student Pobble tailors its lessons to meet the needs of all learners, from struggling writers to those who excel. You can ensure that every student gets the right support and challenge they need. Every writing prompt is differentiated and also gives your teachers the ability to edit so they can tweak it to ensure the perfect fit for their pupils. Read more about Pobble differentiation here: https://blog.pobble.com/how-to-differentiate-writing-lessons-in-primary-schools-without-the-stress
Centralised billing, support and exclusive invites - Pobble is designed for schools, with easy, centralised billing so every teacher can access the resources without having to put their hand in their own pocket. Your school account is quick and easy to get started and you can have your teachers set up in minutes. Plus, when you're a Pobble school you also gain access to exclusive invitations to live lessons and more!
The Cost: Affordable pricing for every school
We believe that every school should have access to tools that make writing fun and engaging. That’s why Pobble’s School Subscription is priced affordably to ensure every teacher and student in your school can benefit from our platform. To see pricing for your region, please visit our pricing page.
Ready to get started?
Pobble’s School Subscription is your answer to motivating students, saving teachers time, and improving writing outcomes across your school. Sign up today and see the difference Pobble can make in your classrooms!