Writing

Subject Lead = Mrs Holmes

What writing looks like at Saint Augustine’s

At Saint Augustine’s Primary School, our writing curriculum is rooted in the CLPE Power of Reading approach, empowering children to become confident, creative writers. By immersing pupils in high-quality literature, children engage in rich discussions, drama, and book talk, which allows them to internalize language structures and explore a variety of writing styles. This strong foundation equips them to write proficiently across diverse genres.

Daily grammar and spelling instruction is incorporated through engaging starter activities, mapped out in a clear long-term plan. This consistent practice helps children apply key writing techniques effectively within meaningful writing tasks. Core texts are carefully selected for their literary quality, diverse authorship, and cultural relevance, enabling students to produce varied writing outcomes, including non-fiction newspapers, reports, and adventure narratives.

Cross-curricular writing is prioritised, allowing pupils to apply their writing skills across subjects such as RE, history, and geography, emphasising the relevance of writing beyond English lessons. To inspire creativity and friendly competition, opportunities such as the Christmas writing competition, poetry competition, and participation in the Young Writers competition are integrated into the curriculum.

Our commitment to nurturing each child’s writing abilities includes differentiated instruction to support SEND pupils, ensuring every learner thrives. Regular feedback, assessment, and targeted interventions guide student progress, while professional development for staff enhances their expertise in using high-quality texts to inspire and scaffold writing.

At Saint Augustine’s, we are dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading and storytelling. Through the Power of Reading, we equip our pupils with the skills, confidence, and creativity they need to communicate effectively and succeed across all areas of learning.

English Policy

Writing Progression