Writing

Implementation 

• Each year group follows a sequenced curriculum map that outlines units across the year, ensuring full coverage of National Curriculum objectives. 

• Each unit is built around rich, age-appropriate core texts that act as a model or a stimulus for excellent writing. 

• Units follow a consistent structure, typically including immersion in the text, vocabulary development, grammar instruction, modelled/shared writing, independent writing, and editing. 

• Genres are revisited and developed year-on-year, with a clear progression of grammatical, structural, and stylistic expectations. 

• Grammar objectives are embedded within writing units, allowing pupils to learn and apply grammar skills meaningfully in their writing. 

• Teachers use model texts and shared writing to explicitly demonstrate writing techniques, structures, and language choices. 

• Pupils are explicitly taught how to revise and improve their writing through guided editing sessions and peer feedback. 

• Ongoing formative assessment, including pupil conferencing and deep marking informs planning and supports targeted intervention. 

• Teachers are provided with regular training and support materials, including planning guidance, exemplar texts and ongoing professional development.  

• Scaffolded materials and flexible planning allow teachers to tailor lessons for SEND and EAL pupils while maintaining curriculum ambition. 

• Opportunities are created for pupils to apply writing skills across the curriculum in subjects such such as science, history, and geography, reinforcing purpose and audience. 

Impact 

• Pupils demonstrate stronger writing skills, with clear progression in sentence structure, vocabulary, grammar, and cohesion across year groups resulting in improved writing outcomes. 

• The curriculum builds systematically from year to year, ensuring pupils revisit and deepen key writing techniques, genres, and grammatical concepts. 

• Use of carefully selected high-quality core texts inspires and models rich vocabulary, sentence variety, and literary techniques, enhancing pupils’ writing. 

• Well-planned units and professional development resources boost teacher subject knowledge and confidence in delivering effective writing instruction. 

• Pupils learn to tailor their writing for different audiences and purposes, improving engagement and relevance of their writing tasks. 

• Children develop habits of self-improvement in writing through structured opportunities to edit, revise, and refine their work. 

• Writing tasks are often linked to wider curriculum areas (e.g. history, science), deepening understanding and giving real-world context. 

• Differentiated scaffolds, models, and vocabulary support ensure accessibility for pupils with varying levels of ability and need. 

• The use of meaningful and creative writing opportunities increases pupil motivation and enjoyment of writing.