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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

With the Department for Education now having published the updated Writing Framework on 8th July 2025, many are understandably asking: what has changed for assessment?

How do we help our pupils enjoy writing?

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...