Writing is a crucial part of our curriculum. By the end of Year 6 we intend our children to have developed a love of writing and to be able to express their thoughts and ideas clearly and creatively through written word. We will create writers who can re-read, edit and improve their own writing, and be able to confidently use the essential skills of grammar, punctuation and spelling. Children will gain confidence and pleasure as a reader and writer. Our practice is grounded in the process of shared writing with a systematic focus on securing the basics of handwriting, phonics, spelling and grammar in relation to writing skills in the text type being taught. It is also founded on the principle that children should read and be read to often, both at school and at home. At St Leonard’s, we set high expectations for all our children to take pride in their work and allow their imaginations to flourish.
