Writing

Our Writing curriculum is based around our core values:  Successful, Happy, Included, Nurtured and Enriched, and follows the National Curriculum guidance for Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Through our English curriculum, we aim to engage, inspire and challenge pupils; equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create writing that is thoughtful, expressive and written for a range of purposes. This is undertaken through the Talk For Writing process. Pupils are given the opportunity to imitate, innovate and write independently to create their own imaginative pieces of writing. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and consider how writing both reflects and shapes our history, and contributes to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

To become good writers, we aim for children to develop:

• enjoyment in recording their ideas through writing
• the ability to write confidently, fluently and legibly (with neat, cursive handwriting)
• a vivid imagination which makes readers engage with and enjoy reading their compositions
• a rich vocabulary – applying their understanding of this in their speaking and writing, and in subjects across the wider curriculum
• a range of writing techniques and styles of writing in both fiction and non-fiction pieces for different purposes
• accurate, embedded grammar and spelling (appropriate to their age and stage of development).

In Focus Provision children will have the opportunity to:

• Engage in activities to develop skills linked to personal targets.
• Use writing to support the children’s growing range of skills, providing them with opportunities to express themselves and produce pieces of work that are unique to them.
• Fully immerse themselves into all aspects of the curriculum in an engaging, motivating way which is purposeful to the learners.
• Engage in sensory based writing opportunities to enable them to develop awareness of their senses.
• Explore and develop their mark making skills.
• Develop their communication skills through writing.
• Develop their skills using a variety of materials and tools.

In EYFS children will have the opportunity to:

• Use their imagination and creativity to draw freely
• Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confident.
• Explore and develop their mark making skills.
• Develop their communication skills through writing.
• record information through writing.
• Write short sentences with words known sound-letter correspondences using a capital letter and full stop.
• Develop the foundations of a handwriting style which is fast, accurate and efficient.

In Key Stage 1 children will have the opportunity to:

• Write both fiction and non-fiction pieces using the Talk for Writing model.
• Use a range of techniques and write in a range of styles so that writing meets the requirements for their year group, and for Year 2 that they meet the National Curriculum requirements for Year 2.
• Use their imagination and write in a range of genres so that writing engages the reader.
• Enjoy the writing process, taking pride in the presentation and quality of their work.
• Write with increasing confidence and fluency so that writing is legible across all areas of the curriculum.
• Develop a rich vocabulary, which is showcased throughout the curriculum.
• Write for a range of purposes, both in fiction and non-fiction writing.

In Key Stage 2 children will have the opportunity to:

• Write both fiction and non-fiction pieces using the Talk for Writing model.
• Use a range of techniques and write in a range of styles so that writing meets the requirements for their year group, and for Year 6 that they meet the National Curriculum requirements for Year 6.
• Use their imagination and write in a range of genres so that writing engages the reader.
• Enjoy the writing process, taking pride in the presentation and quality of their work.
• Write confidently and fluently so that writing is cursive and legible across all areas of the curriculum.
• Develop a rich vocabulary, which is showcased throughout the curriculum.
• Write for a range of purposes, both in fiction and non-fiction writing.