Writing

At Rhodes Green CE Primary School, we want every child to become a confident, creative and effective writer who understands the power of the written word.

Our writing curriculum develops children’s ability to communicate their ideas clearly and purposefully. Children experience a rich range of high-quality texts, authors and genres, which provide inspiration and models for their own writing while developing vocabulary and understanding of how language can be used for different audiences and purposes.
From the earliest stages, children develop the foundations of writing through phonics, handwriting, spelling and sentence construction. As they progress through school, they learn to plan, draft, edit and improve their work, making increasingly thoughtful choices about vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and structure.

We believe children produce their best writing when they have something meaningful to write about. Wherever appropriate, writing is connected to exciting texts, curriculum learning and real experiences, giving children a clear purpose and audience for their work.

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are taught explicitly and then applied within children’s independent writing. We also place importance on presentation and handwriting, supporting children to develop pride in the work they produce.
Our ambition is for children to leave Rhodes Green able to express themselves with confidence, imagination and accuracy – equipped with the writing skills they need for secondary school and the wider world.

Most importantly, we want our children to see themselves as writers, with ideas and voices worth sharing.