English: Writing

Writing

Pupils learn to write for different purposes and audiences through high-quality texts, following the Literacy Tree programme. Each lesson’s grammar or punctuation skill is modelled by the teacher, and pupils work towards a weekly target using our Writing Fundamentals Checklist. Pupils publish and perform their writing.

Spelling

We teach spelling with Read Write Inc. Spelling from Year 2 to Year 6, in two short sessions a week. Pupils bring home 6–8 spellings each week, linked to the rule taught in class, and are tested on applying the rule.

Handwriting

Handwriting is taught from Reception to Year 6 using Read Write Inc. Handwriting. Reception focuses on forming letters correctly; joined handwriting begins in Key Stage 1. We aim for all pupils to write in neat, joined handwriting by the end of Year 4.

Read more in our Handwriting Policy.

The curriculum overview shows the texts each year group studies in writing and reading each term; the progression map shows how knowledge and skills build from year to year.

English (Writing and Reading) Curriculum Overview 2026–27 (PDF)

English Knowledge and Skills Progression Map 2026–27 (PDF)