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The power of friendship: Writing prompts for the classroom

  • by: Anna from Pobble
  • On: 14, Jul 2025
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    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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    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)

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    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...

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