At our school, we believe that “all things are possible for those who believe” (Mark 9:23), and this vision underpins our approach to writing. Through our motto — Learn, Achieve, Love, Believe — we inspire children to see themselves as capable, creative writers whose words have meaning and purpose. Using Read Write Inc (RWI) in the Early Years and Key Stage 1, pupils gain strong foundations in phonics, spelling, and handwriting, giving them the confidence and fluency to express their ideas. As they progress, Jane Considine’s The Write Stuff provides a consistent, structured, and inspiring approach that builds skill, independence, and imagination.
Our writing curriculum enables pupils to write with purpose, passion, and precision. Carefully chosen, diverse texts spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and develop cultural awareness. Through the Writing Rainbow lenses, children learn to craft sentences, experiment with vocabulary, and develop a distinctive authorial voice. Rooted in our Christian ethos, we nurture a love of language and storytelling, encouraging every pupil to believe in their own voice, achieve their best, and understand that with faith and determination, they can accomplish anything — in writing and in life.
English Curriculum Intent
At our school, we believe that “all things are possible for those who believe” (Mark 9:23), and we are committed to nurturing confident, creative, and independent writers who write with purpose and passion. Through our motto — Learn, Achieve, Love, Believe — we aim for every child to learn the skills of effective writing, achieve excellence through perseverance, love the craft of writing, and believe in their own potential as authors. Our intent is to develop fluent, expressive writers who can communicate ideas clearly, use language creatively, and write for a range of purposes and audiences. By combining Read Write Inc for early phonics with Jane Considine’s The Write Stuff across Key Stages, we ensure a consistent, progressive, and inspiring approach that fosters technical accuracy, creativity, and a lifelong love of writing.
English Curriculum Implementation
In the Early Years and Key Stage 1, pupils follow Read Write Inc (RWI) to secure strong foundations in phonics, spelling, and handwriting. This systematic approach enables children to develop essential transcription skills and build confidence as early writers. Within EYFS, pupils also encounter Grandma Fantastic and the FANTASTIC lenses, exploring vocabulary and storytelling in engaging, imaginative ways.
From Year 1 to Year 6, writing is taught through Jane Considine’s The Write Stuff, which provides a structured yet creative framework built around the Writing Rainbow lenses — FANTASTICS (ideas), GRAMMARISTICS (tools), and BOOMTASTICS (techniques). This ensures that pupils are explicitly taught how to craft sentences, develop cohesion, and refine their authorial voice. Carefully chosen core texts inspire each unit, exposing pupils to a diverse range of genres, authors, and cultural experiences. Grammar and spelling are taught both discreetly and in context, following the National Curriculum and the DfE Writing Framework (2025), ensuring skills are embedded and purposeful. Writing is celebrated through displays, performances, author visits, and competitions, reinforcing the joy and importance of writing as part of our school culture.
English Curriculum Impact
By the time pupils leave our school, they are confident, independent, and motivated writers who can express themselves with clarity, creativity, and purpose. They understand the power of language to inform, persuade, and inspire, and they write with a strong sense of audience and intent. Pupils demonstrate secure knowledge of grammar, spelling, and composition, applying these skills effectively across a range of subjects and contexts. They take pride in their writing, reflect thoughtfully on their progress, and believe in their ability to succeed — embodying our Christian ethos and the message that “all things are possible for those who believe.” Most importantly, our pupils leave with a genuine love of writing and the confidence to use their voice to make a difference in the world.
At our school, we use both formative and summative assessment to ensure that all pupils make strong progress in writing. Assessment objectives are drawn directly from the National Curriculum and carefully mapped to ensure clear progression in transcription, composition, and grammar across all year groups. Teachers use formative assessment daily — through discussion, observation, and analysis of written work — to evaluate what pupils know and can do, identifying next steps and tailoring teaching accordingly. Summative assessment takes place through independent writing, which is assessed against year group objectives and National Curriculum end points. Outcomes from assessment inform planning, guide interventions, and ensure appropriate challenge for all pupils, including the most able.
The quality of teaching and learning in writing is monitored regularly through book looks, pupil and teacher voice, observations, and learning walks. This continuous cycle of reflection and improvement ensures that our writing curriculum remains rigorous, inspiring, and impactful — enabling every child to achieve their potential and believe in their own power as a writer.