Writing
At Penwortham Primary School, writing is an essential skill that enables children to communicate ideas, express creativity and succeed across the curriculum. Our writing curriculum reflects The Penwortham Way and supports pupils to:
Be Ready – develop the skills and knowledge needed to write effectively
Be Respectful – write thoughtfully, considering audience, purpose and viewpoint
Be Responsible – take pride in their writing and continually improve it
Our aim is for all pupils to become confident, capable writers who can write clearly and creatively for a range of purposes and audiences.
Meet Our Writing Lead
Writing Lead: Mrs Cunningham
Mrs Cunningham leads writing across school and supports staff to ensure high-quality teaching, consistency and progression in writing from EYFS to Year 6.
Writing Curriculum – Intent
At Penwortham Primary School, our writing curriculum is designed to develop confident, articulate and creative writers who can communicate effectively in a range of contexts.
We aim to:
develop strong foundations in spelling, punctuation, grammar and handwriting
teach pupils how to plan, draft, edit and improve their writing
inspire pupils to write with purpose, imagination and clarity
ensure all pupils, including those who find writing difficult, are well supported
High expectations and carefully chosen writing opportunities enable pupils to develop resilience, confidence and pride in their work.
Writing Curriculum – Implementation
Writing is taught through a structured and progressive approach that combines:
explicit teaching of spelling, grammar and punctuation
high-quality model texts
shared and guided writing
regular independent writing opportunities
Pupils are taught how to write for different purposes and audiences, including:
narrative
non-fiction
persuasive and informative writing
poetry
Teachers model the writing process and support pupils to plan, draft, revise and edit their work. Collaboration is encouraged through discussion, peer feedback and shared reflection, helping pupils to learn from one another and improve their writing.
Writing opportunities are carefully planned to link with reading and the wider curriculum, allowing pupils to apply their skills meaningfully across subjects.
Assessment is ongoing and used to inform teaching, ensuring pupils receive targeted support where needed and are challenged appropriately.
Writing Curriculum – Impact
As a result of our writing curriculum, pupils at Penwortham Primary School:
develop secure technical writing skills
write confidently for a range of purposes and audiences
take pride in their written work
show resilience and independence as writers
are able to edit and improve their writing effectively
Pupils leave Penwortham as writers who are ready to meet the demands of the next stage of their education, respectful of language and communication, and responsible for the quality of their work.
Supporting All Writers
We recognise that children develop as writers at different rates. Pupils who need additional support are identified early and provided with targeted teaching and intervention to help them succeed. We work closely with families to support writing development at home and school.
Important Writing Documents
Writing Curriculum Overview – outlines progression and expectations across school
English Curriculum Overview – shows how writing is developed across subjects
Handwriting Policy – explains how handwriting is taught and supported
Important Writing Documents