Our Vision for writing

We aim to develop pupils’ writing abilities within an integrated framework of Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing. The teaching of writing is directly linked to the teaching of reading and therefore the two intents should be read in conjunction.

Pupils will be given opportunities to interrelate the requirements of English within a broad and balanced approach to the teaching of English across the curriculum, with opportunities to consolidate and reinforce taught literacy skills. Our English teaching is, wherever possible, embedded into our shine curriculum and taught alongside skills based lessons.

By the age of 11 we aim for children to be able to:

•  read and write with confidence, fluency and understanding, orchestrating a range of independent strategies to self-monitor and correct.
• have an interest in books and read for enjoyment.
• have an interest in words and their meanings, developing a growing vocabulary in spoken and written forms.
• understand a range of text types and genres – they should be able to write in a variety of styles and forms appropriate to the situation, including digital technology.
• be developing the powers of imagination, inventiveness and critical awareness
• have a suitable vocabulary to articulate their responses.

Subject Leader for Writing

Miss Gibson is the Writing Subject Leader and is passionate about developing confident, enthusiastic writers. She believes that reading is at the heart of successful writing, providing pupils with rich vocabulary, inspiring ideas and an understanding of how authors engage their readers. She is a strong advocate of a topic-based approach to the teaching of writing, with writing embedded throughout the school's Shine Curriculum. This ensures that pupils write for real purposes and make meaningful links across the curriculum. Whether explaining scientific concepts, recounting historical events or creating imaginative narratives, children apply their knowledge in engaging contexts. These cross-curricular opportunities inspire pupils, increase motivation and consistently lead to high-quality outcomes. Miss Gibson's vision is for every child to leave the school as a capable, resilient writer with the confidence to communicate effectively for a range of audiences and purposes. By nurturing a love of reading and writing, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and their future lives.