Writing
Subject Leader - Mrs Mahon
Writing
The 3 I's (Intent, Implementation and Impact) and Policy
This document defines our vision for Writing and what we intend for our children to learn about written communication, accuracy, and authorial craft, how we explicitly teach composition, grammar, punctuation and spelling through modelling and practice, and the positive impact this has on their fluency, confidence, and ability to write with precision for a range of purposes and audiences.
Progression of Skills
Our Progression Map clearly shows the step-by-step development of writing skills from Year 1 to Year 6 across key strands (Composition, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Editing, and Handwriting). It ensures that children build their knowledge and control of language year-on-year, applying increasingly sophisticated structures and techniques within extended writing.
This plan outlines the specific units covered across the academic year for each class (e.g., narrative, non-fiction, poetry).It ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum expectations for English and these units support the integration of grammar, punctuation and spelling into meaningful writing contexts.
This link confirms that our combined approach to Writing and SPAG aligns with the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, ensuring pupils develop effective communication skills, accurate linguistic control, and the ability to adapt their writing for different audiences and purposes.
SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Spelling
Spelling is taught explicitly outside of daily English lessons and children practise these daily.
Our Spelling policy outlines our intent, implementation and impact in the subject.
We encourage all children to practise their spellings at home and access these on Spelling Frame. Follow the link to access the website - Spelling Frame
Grammar and Punctuation
Please view that documentation that outlines the grammar and punctuation taught in each year group.
Grammar and Punctuation Terminology Progression.pdf
Year 1 - Grammar and Punctuation Objectives.pdf
Year 2 - Grammar and Punctuation Objectives.pdf
Year 3 - Grammar and Punctuation Objectives.pdf
Year 4 - Grammar and Punctuation Objectives.pdf
Year 5 - Grammar and Punctuation Objectives.pdf
Year 6 - Grammar and Punctuation Objectives.pdf
Grammar and Punctuation Terminology Document.pdf - this document outlines the defintion of each of the different word classes and provides examples of the different grammar and punctuation taught in each year group.
Handwriting
Our handwriting policy outlines our intent, implementation and impact in the subject.
Handwriting coverage
This document outlines the coverage and progression in handwriting across all year groups.