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

How do we help our pupils enjoy writing?

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...

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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 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...

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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...

Pen Licences in Primary Classrooms: Should They Be Used?

In many primary classrooms, the concept of a "pen licence" is a long-standing tradition. It's a reward given to students who have demonstrated consistently neat handwriting, granting them the privileg...

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