The publication of the DFE’s new Writing Framework has prompted many primary schools to review their practice – whether that means making some deep changes, or just making tweaks. In response to the framework, the CLPE have published What We Know Works, and Writing for Pleasure have published their own detailed response. Both are excellent.... Continue Reading →
Googling for originality
A simple classroom technique, when drafting and editing. Recently, I have been doing quite a bit of drafting and editing of creative writing with Year 5 and 6 pupils, and I have been finding this little game useful. I'm sure it's not original, and I have used it with older students since search engines became a... Continue Reading →
