We believe that confident writers possess a range of essential skills to express their ideas effectively. From spelling and handwriting to composition and imagination, we aim to develop these fundamental characteristics that make our students successful writers.
Our curriculum focuses on nurturing fluent writers who can engage audiences with their detailed and captivating writing across various subjects. We encourage our students to unleash their vivid imagination, captivating readers and igniting their love for written expression. With a highly developed vocabulary and excellent knowledge of writing techniques, our students master the art of expanding details and creating vibrant descriptions.
At Slimbridge, we emphasise the importance of organised and structured writing, incorporating a variety of sentence structures to enhance clarity and impact. Our students hone their transcription skills, ensuring their writing is neatly presented, accurately punctuated, and free of spelling errors. We foster a genuine love for writing and cultivate an appreciation for its educational, cultural, and entertainment values. We have created our own bespoke handwriting policy and font, which allows pupils to join their handwriting legibly from Y2, without leaders and feeders.
To foster these skills, we offer a diverse range of writing opportunities throughout the curriculum. We have created our own progression, writing curriculum maps for each mixed age year-group, which carefully sequence the knowledge and skills necessary to become fluent, confident writers who can focus on composition rather than transcription. Our pupils have the privilege of studying high-quality models of writing, analysing and exploring them to serve as inspiration for their own written works. Our students engage in various forms of writing, including stories, poetry, reports, and newspaper articles, developing versatility and creativity. We have ‘Free Write Fridays’, which allow our children the space and freedom to become independent and creative.
We also understand the significance of phonics and spelling in developing writing skills. Our dedicated read, write, inc. phonics sessions contribute to our students’ writing proficiency, and we provide specific handwriting sessions to ensure they develop strong fine motor skills and master the art of legible, joined-up writing as they progress through the school.
At Slimbridge Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering confident writers who can effectively communicate their ideas and experiences. By providing a rich and stimulating writing curriculum, we empower our students to become lifelong learners and skilled communicators in the written word.
Please click on the links below to see our writing Curriculum Maps, which outline the learning progression for each year group:
Year One and Year Two Writing Curriculum Map