INTENT

 To ensure all pupils:

•  write with confidence, developing fluency, stamina and understanding;
•  show an interest in words and their meanings in order to develop a rich vocabulary to draw upon when writing;
•  spell accurately and confidently to the best of their ability;
•  apply phonological knowledge;
•  develop their power of imagination;
•  use a well-formed, legible and cursive handwriting style.

IMPLEMENTATION

•  Writing is taught through dedicated English lessons, phonics and across the curriculum through a variety of subjects. Children learn about a range of genres and can then apply this learning across the curriculum. Lessons are planned in order to ensure that writing is purposeful, enjoyable and creative. Well-sequenced lessons enable our children to develop and improve their written skills, throughout each year and, as they get older, develop a variety of writing styles. Development of vocabulary, grammar and spelling is central to this. High quality, varied texts are used as a starting point for teaching and learning sequences, in order to motivate, engage and inspire our children. Pie Corbett Talk 4 Writing strategies are used to support the children to confidently know and understand texts prior to writing for themselves. Phonics is taught daily across school using the ‘Monster Phonics’ validated scheme from Nursery to year 2. This provides children with the essential tools to succeed in reading and, ultimately, writing.