English Writing Subject Leader: Mrs R Dunne

At Sedley’s, we believe that the skills and knowledge which are taught in English are a firm basis for all learning. Speaking and Listening link very closely to the development of reading and writing. We want our children to confidently be able to use their English skills in all subjects across our broad and balanced curriculum.

Intent

Our children need to be able to write in a range of genres, focusing on being able to adapt their language and style of writing. Children will also need to be able to write for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences, using the grammar knowledge and spelling they are taught. Children should be exposed to a vocabulary-rich environment which allows them to make appropriate word choices which leads to their writing being interesting to read.

Implementation

Writing will always have a purpose with a variety of genres and text types being taught throughout the academic year. These are carefully planned from Reception to Year 6. The teaching of writing is purposeful, and robust and shows clear progression. Teachers focus on embedding the skills taught throughout the year in cross-curricular writing opportunities and ensure that children are achieving the objectives with appropriate support and challenge in place.

Impact

The impact of our writing can be seen in the books they produce and the outcomes for all groups of pupils within the school.

Pupils’ progress is measured through ongoing assessment and through three key assessment points during the year, as well as ongoing moderation both internally and externally. Learning is planned to address misconceptions, and gaps in learning are identified by staff to ensure that the curriculum effectively meets the needs of all pupils.

By the end of our children’s time here at Sedley’s, we will have provided them with opportunities and taught them to:

Have a love of reading and writing, across a variety of genres
Use rich and varied vocabulary in their written and spoken language
Have an English toolkit which equips them to be effective “life-long writers” in all subjects as their journey continues through education.

English Writing in Each Stage

English Writing at EYFS Stage

At Sedley’s Primary School, Phonics is taught using the structure of our systematic synthetic programme ‘Little Wandle Letters & Sounds’. Children review and revise Grapheme-phoneme correspondence (GPC)s and words, daily, weekly and across terms and years, in order to move this knowledge into their long-term memory. Our phonics lessons help to support pupils with saying their sounds, writing their letters and understanding capital letters.

Capital Letter Formation

Click the link here to find out more about our Phonics curriculum

English Writing at Key Stage 1

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English Writing at Key Stage 2

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English Writing Progression

SEND Information

Interventions, support and challenges are constantly revised and adapted to ensure all children are supported in achieving learning. The above areas are robustly and continuously monitored to ensure any gaps in learning are addressed.

Remote Learning

To help pupils catch up, we also use these strategies for extra support: If pupils fall behind, we have a range of strategies we use to help them catch up with their peers. This includes extra activities or consolidation and practice for targeted groups. One-to-one support with a trained teaching assistant. In-class small group support. Extra adult-led verbal support to improve spoken language. Role-play to practise language and sentence construction. Children are reassessed regularly so that they can keep up with their age-related learning.

English Writing Extra Resources

Further English Writing Help

Fun English Writing Games