English – Writing
What are we aiming for?
Our writing curriculum is designed to develop confident, capable, and creative writers. We aim to equip children with the skills to write clearly, accurately, and imaginatively for a range of purposes and audiences. Writing is seen not only as a key academic skill but also as a powerful form of self-expression and communication.
We aim to develop children who:
- Write with confidence, fluency, and purpose.
- Use a wide and ambitious vocabulary.
- Understand and apply grammar and punctuation effectively.
- Write in a variety of genres, adapting style and tone appropriately.
- Edit and improve their work through reflection and feedback.
How do we achieve this?
We use the Pathways to Write programme, which aligns with Pathways to Read, ensuring meaningful connections between reading and writing. Each unit is built around a high-quality text and includes opportunities for children to explore language, structure, and purpose before applying their learning in extended writing tasks.
Our approach includes:
- A focus on grammar and vocabulary development within context.
- Opportunities to write across the curriculum, particularly in Humanities and Science.
- Use of a wide range of stimuli—images, video, drama, trips, and visitors—to inspire writing.
- Teaching of the full writing process: planning, drafting, editing, and publishing.
- Real-life and purposeful writing opportunities to engage and motivate learners.
What difference is this making to our pupils?
Our writing curriculum helps children become confident and enthusiastic writers who enjoy expressing their ideas clearly and creatively. They learn to choose words carefully and use grammar correctly to make their writing interesting and easy to understand. Pupils become skilled at writing for different reasons, whether to tell a story, share information, or persuade others. By reflecting on their work and using feedback, children improve their writing over time and take pride in what they create. These skills support their learning across all subjects and prepare them well for the future.