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How to help your pupils love writing (without adding to your planning)

How do we help our pupils enjoy writing?

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What helped our SEN pupils write more, write better and love it

At Walthamstow Primary Academy, we’re always looking for ways to support our pupils with additional needs, especially when it comes to writing. Writing can be a real challenge for many children, and w...

3 min read

Full stops, fun and a full house: Writing Bingo has it all

At Pobble, we’re all about making writing exciting, and that includes editing. Let’s face it, checking your work isn’t always the most thrilling part of writing, but what if it felt more like a game t...

How to run a whole-school writing competition

Competitions are a brilliant way to get students excited about writing. They bring a sense of purpose and a little friendly rivalry, which can boost confidence and engagement for all writers.

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Dive into imagination: 10 sea-themed writing prompts

The sea has always captured our imaginations, from its vast mysteries to its shimmering waves and colourful creatures. It is a theme that naturally sparks curiosity and wonder in young writers, helpin...

13 min read

10 weather-themed writing prompts for primary classrooms

Weather has always captured children’s imaginations. From storms and snow to sunshine and rainbows, weather events can transform the familiar into something magical and mysterious. They offer an endle...

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How one school celebrated writing progress across all primary year groups

This World Book Day, we wanted to do something that truly celebrated writing across our school. From our youngest pupils in Reception to our confident Year 6 writers, we aimed to show the journey of p...

11 min read

How to build a school-wide culture of writing excellence

Raising writing standards in primary schools is not just about refining individual lessons or purchasing new schemes. Meaningful, sustained progress happens when writing becomes part of a school’s cul...

10 min read

Little and often: Building writing fluency in primary classrooms

Building confident, capable writers takes time and like most skills, writing improves with regular practice. In classrooms filled with varying needs, packed timetables and pressure to hit targets, it ...

Inclusive writing strategies: How to support every child in your class

Teaching writing has always been a challenge, and today’s classrooms are more diverse than ever. Every pupil brings their own strengths, needs and experiences to the page. Yet without the right suppor...

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