Writing
At Meole Brace C of E Primary School and Nursery we recognise the importance of writing, not just in Literacy but throughout the curriculum and as a life skill. Children are given every opportunity to develop technical writing skills and to then apply this learning to a range of styles, purposes and audiences. Units are planned so that children are exposed to a range of genres including fiction, non- fiction and poetry. Children continually evaluate and improve their own work and understand their next steps for learning. Clear learning objectives with success criteria enable children to recognise the steps they need to make progress in their writing.
Children are taught to use a cursive script and joining is encouraged as soon as letters are formed correctly. Children take pride in their books and work is well presented.
We use Bug Club Phonics from Nursery to Year One to teach phonics in our school. Children have access to word mats containing alternative spelling patterns and Common Exception Words which they use to aid them in their writing. Each year group have a personalised writing mat which reminds them of expected standards for writing by the end of their year. Children from Year Two upwards, take part in weekly spelling tests which they practise throughout the week when they come into school.
In Key Stage Two there is a dedicated spelling lesson each week.
Please find further information below in our whole school progression documents for Witing.