Writing
Subject Leader: Miss Crane
Contact details: pennowethupperks2@croftymat.org
Our writing curriculum intent
‘A word after a word after a word is power.’
— Margaret Atwood —
At Pennoweth Primary School, writing is delivered as a rich, inclusive and empowering subject that enables all pupils to develop confidence, creativity and competence as writers. Guided by the Pennoweth DNA, our writing curriculum ensures every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to take risks, play with ideas and grow as effective, creative communicators.
We believe that strong relationships, wellbeing of mind, body and spirit, and a deep sense of belonging allow pupils to engage fully in their learning. Through writing, children learn that perseverance, thoughtful choices and collaborative thinking help them shape meaningful texts and express their ideas with clarity and purpose.
The Pennoweth DNA in Writing
The Pennoweth DNA values are woven throughout all Writing learning:
- Safe and Loved – Classrooms are nurturing spaces where every child knows “nobody belongs here more than you,” enabling them to write freely, experiment with language and share their work with confidence.
- Responsibility and Learning – Pupils take ownership of their writing journey, understanding that drafting, editing, proofreading and reflecting are essential steps toward improvement and pride in their work.
- Togetherness and respect to ensure we are ‘Ready’ – Modelled writing, peer discussions and collaborative editing help children value diverse voices, learn from different perspectives and support one another as developing writers.
These principles shape confident, reflective writers who are willing to craft, evaluate and refine their ideas, listen to others and embrace mistakes as part of the creative process.
What will my child experience through writing at Pennoweth?
We have carefully mapped writing across the school to ensure that all genres are taught progressively. This ensures that each child will have experience of writing for a wide range of purposes: to inform, to entertain and to persuade an audience. Cross curricular outcomes are specifically planned for, with strong links between writing and the wider curriculum identified, planned for and utilised. During each project, the chosen class text also links to the aspects being taught, further enhancing the delivery of writing.
Year 1
Year 1 Writing and Book Spine
Year 2
Year 2 Writing and Book Spine
Years 3 and 4
Years 5 and 6
Year 5-6 Writing and Book Spine
Clipboards
We are always proud to show off the brilliant writing taking place across the school. Please keep checking in here to see the latest uploads of fantastic examples of creative writing.