At Park Road Academy Primary School, we want all children to enjoy becoming writers. The writing curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. It provides opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident and successful writers, with high aspirations, who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society.

Our intent is for all pupils – irrespective of their needs, abilities or background – to learn to write fluently, developing their own writer’s voice. The quality of language that pupils hear and speak is vital for developing their vocabulary and grammar and their understanding writing.  We believe that children need to develop a secure knowledge-base in Literacy, which follows a clear pathway of progression as they advance through the primary curriculum. We believe that a secure basis in literacy skills is crucial to a high-quality education and will give our children the tools they need to participate fully as a member of society.

We cultivate a love of writing and communicating through vocabulary rich and high-quality literature, using Ready Steady Write by Literacy Counts. By inspiring and developing an appreciation of our rich and varied literary heritage and providing meaningful and exciting provocations to write, we develop a habit of writing widely and often. We recognise the importance of nurturing a culture where children take pride in their writing; they can write clearly and accurately and adapt their language and style for a range of contexts.

The impact of our English curriculum is assessed throughout the year. We use pupil voice, book looks, lesson observations and children’s independent writing samples are assessed against National Curriculum objectives. All data is recorded on FFT tracking system, to track children’s progress and attainment throughout their time at Park Road Academy.

Children’s writing is celebrated, with work displayed around the school and in classrooms. Published work is of a high quality and instils pride in all children.

Children leave PRAPS as confident and expressive writers who have a love for writing and write for enjoyment. They are able to communicate their ideas, write for a range of purposes and audiences and channel their creativity in the written form, readying them for life after Park Road.