Our writing curriculum is implemented through a carefully structured and progressive approach, ensuring that pupils build a secure and coherent knowledge base in literacy as they move from EYFS through to Key Stage 2. Using the Ready Steady Write programme, we provide a consistent teaching sequence that enables pupils to develop writing skills systematically over time.

Each unit is driven by high-quality, vocabulary-rich texts, which immerse pupils in language and provide meaningful contexts for writing. Learning is sequenced to move from reading and exploring texts, to gathering vocabulary, analysing structure and grammar, and then planning, drafting and refining writing. This clear progression ensures that pupils develop both the technical skills and the creativity required to write effectively.

Oracy is central to our implementation. Through structured talk, drama and rehearsal, pupils are given opportunities to articulate ideas, practise new vocabulary and develop sentence structures before writing. This supports all learners, particularly those with additional needs, to organise their thinking and write with greater confidence and clarity.

The curriculum places strong emphasis on explicit teaching of grammar, punctuation and transcription skills, which are revisited and built upon over time. Pupils are supported through modelled, shared and guided writing before moving towards independent application, ensuring both support and challenge for all.

We foster a culture where writing is valued and celebrated. Pupils are encouraged to take pride in their work, writing with increasing accuracy, fluency and adaptability for a range of audiences and purposes. Through regular opportunities to write at length and across the curriculum, children develop stamina, confidence and a genuine enjoyment of writing.

As a result, pupils become fluent, enthusiastic writers who are well-prepared for the next stage of their education and able to communicate effectively in the wider world.

The impact of our English curriculum is reflected in what pupils know, remember and can do over time. Pupils develop a secure understanding of writing across a range of genres and can recall and apply key knowledge of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary with increasing accuracy. They build and retain a rich bank of vocabulary, which they use effectively to enhance their writing and communicate meaning clearly.

As pupils progress through the school, they are able to organise their ideas coherently, adapt their writing for different purposes and audiences, and write with growing fluency and stamina. They demonstrate a clear understanding of text structures and language features, drawing on these independently in their own work.

Assessment is ongoing and informs teaching. We use pupil voice, book looks, lesson observations and independent writing outcomes to evaluate how well pupils are embedding and retaining key knowledge and skills. Writing is assessed against National Curriculum objectives and tracked using the FFT system to monitor progress and attainment over time.

The quality of pupils’ work evidences pride and high expectations. Writing is celebrated across the school through displays and published pieces, reflecting pupils’ ability to produce high-quality outcomes. As a result, pupils leave primary school as confident, knowledgeable writers who can effectively apply their skills across the curriculum and in preparation for the next stage of their education.