The Language Launchpad: Building Strong Foundations in Early Literacy
Monday 12th January, 16:00 - 16:45
The leap from speaking in a sentence to writing one is enourmous - and for many young children, it's the toughest challenge they'll face in school.
Quality Over Quantity: Rethinking Writing Expectations
Wednesday 28th January, 16:00 - 16:45
Why do sentences fall apart the moment we ask children to "write more"? Many pupils can craft a perfect simple sentence - but when faced with a whole page, full stops disappear and "and then" takes over. By pushing for quantity too soon, we often sacrifice clarity and control.
Continuous Provision and Mighty Writer
Monday 23rd February, 16:00 - 16:45
We teach phonics and sentence structure on the carpet - but the moment children move into Continuous Provision, that knowledge often seems to vanish. So how do we make sure the skills taught explicitly are applied independently.
From Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom
Wednesday 4th March, 16:00 - 16:45
Non-fiction can be just as exciting as storytelling - especially when it taps into children's natural curiosity about dinosaurs, space, or even how to build a LEGO tower. The challenge? Structuring their ideas so it doesn't turn into a random list of words.
Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work
Monday 16th March, 16:00 - 16:45
"Culture can sound like a buzzword - something that means extra work and endless meetings. But a true writing culture should make life easier, not harder.
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Missed Our Previous Workshops? Catch Up Here...
December - Developing Independent Writers in KS1
November - Supporting All Learners
November - Building Sentences Aloud
October - Giving Every Child the Best Start in Writing
October - The Power of Talk: Raising Attainment Through Oracy
September - "The Writing Framework July '25" - What You Need To Know
July - Promoting Ownership of Children's Writing in EY & KS1.