Intent

At Coppull Parish, we believe that writing is a powerful tool for communication, creativity and self-expression. Our writing curriculum aims to inspire all pupils to become confident, enthusiastic and independent writers who can communicate their ideas effectively for a range of purposes and audiences.

We strive to foster a love of writing by exposing children to high-quality, diverse literature and rich language, encouraging them to develop their imagination, broaden their vocabulary and write with increasing accuracy, fluency and confidence. Pupils are encouraged to take pride in their work, develop resilience through the writing process and understand the importance of planning, refining and improving their writing.

Our curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence to write successfully across the curriculum and beyond the classroom, preparing them for the next stage of their education and for life as effective communicators.

Implementation

Writing is taught through Literacy Tree, a book-based writing curriculum that uses complete, high-quality texts to teach the full National Curriculum for writing. Carefully sequenced learning journeys immerse pupils in rich literature before guiding them through the writing process, enabling them to produce high-quality outcomes for a range of audiences and purposes.

Each writing sequence develops pupils' knowledge and skills through opportunities to explore vocabulary, analyse authorial techniques, orally rehearse ideas and study the features of different text types. Pupils are explicitly taught how to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish their writing, with teachers modelling the writing process and providing regular opportunities for shared and guided writing before pupils write independently.

Grammar and punctuation are taught within meaningful contexts and applied directly to pupils' writing, allowing children to understand how language choices enhance meaning and effect. Vocabulary is developed through exposure to rich texts and purposeful discussion, enabling pupils to make ambitious language choices in their own writing.

Spelling is taught through Literacy Tree Spelling Seeds, which links spelling investigations and patterns directly to the core texts being studied. This integrated approach enables pupils to apply spelling knowledge within their writing and make meaningful connections between reading and writing.

Handwriting is taught using Letter-join, ensuring pupils develop fluent, joined cursive handwriting and take pride in the presentation of their work.

Writing opportunities are planned across the wider curriculum so that pupils regularly apply and refine their skills in subjects such as history, geography, science and RE. Teachers use assessment to identify next steps, provide timely feedback and adapt teaching to ensure all pupils make progress and achieve success as writers.

Impact

Pupils at Coppull Parish will leave Year 6:

• writing confidently, fluently and independently, producing well-structured, engaging pieces for a range of purposes and audiences;
• demonstrating a love of writing, taking pride in their presentation and using secure, fluent cursive handwriting;
• spelling accurately by applying their knowledge of spelling rules and patterns confidently within their writing;
• using an ambitious and varied vocabulary alongside accurate grammar and punctuation to communicate effectively;
• planning, drafting, editing and improving their work independently to enhance clarity and impact;
• drawing inspiration from high-quality literature and applying their writing skills creatively across the curriculum and in meaningful real-life contexts;
• demonstrating imagination, resilience and confidence as writers, articulating their ideas clearly, thoughtfully and respectfully.

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