English Writing Subject Leader: Mr G Ward
Intent
Here at Ditton, we teach our children a writing curriculum that enables them to become confident, creative and independent writers. We recognise the importance of nurturing a culture where children take pride in their writing, can write clearly and accurately and adapt their language and style for a range of contexts. We use high quality class texts as a driver to engage children within the learning and enthuse them
At Ditton Junior School, we intend to create confident writers who develop stamina for writing throughout the school. We aim for all of our children to be independent writers, building on a range of skills as they work through each journey of writing and for them to be able to write for a range of purposes and audiences.
Implementation
Our Writing (and wider English) Curriculum is organised to ensure that it provides many purposeful opportunities for writing, reading and discussion.
Throughout this journey, we ensure the children are immersed in a range of genres and have a clear understanding of purpose. Our children will have a secure understanding of the purpose of a text type, the intended impact of writing skills/tools and the ability to carefully select vocabulary with careful attention to the desired effect on the readers’ thoughts and feelings
Impact
Children are challenged and encouraged to take risks and view mistakes as part of the learning process. Children should always set high expectations for themselves where they take pride in all aspects of learning and in everything they produce. Through our challenging writing curriculum, pupils become authors who enjoy showcasing their developing Literacy knowledge and skills.
English Writing Progression
Assessments
English writing is assessed for all year groups through ongoing teacher assessment.
In Year 6, writing assessment is reported nationally as part of statutory assessment, using the KS2 Statutory Teacher Assessment Frameworks.
SEND Information
Interventions, support, and challenges are constantly revised and adapted to ensure all children are supported in achieving learning. Learning is robustly and continuously monitored and assessed to ensure gaps in learning are addressed. Teachers and support staff offer adaptive teaching to enable access for all, and may provide scaffolds, pre-teaching, and other support and intervention, as outlined in the Kent Mainstream Core Standards. Pupils may also be supported to access learning through the use of Clicker software.
English Writing Resources
Fun English Writing Games