Our Vision for Writing
Our vision is to ignite a passion for English in every child, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively, read widely, and think critically. We are committed to providing a comprehensive and inclusive English curriculum that develops reading, writing, grammar, spelling and oracy skills. We aim to foster a love of writing and a deep understanding of language by exposing students to a rich and diverse range of genres. We believe in nurturing every child's ability to articulate ideas, express creativity, and thoughtfully engage with the world in written and oral forms.
Click on the writing milestones to see the end of year expectations for each year group.
Writing Milestones
| year_1_milestones.docx |
| year_2_milestones_.docx |
| year_3_milestones.docx |
| year_4_milestones.docx |
| year_5_milestones_.docx |
| year_6__milestones.docx |
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The HOT Writes give our children an opportunity to showcase their learning in an independent piece of writing. |
Our HOT WRITES are at the heart of our writing curriculum. We feel it is important children have a purpose and are immersed in the experience of writing.
Handwriting Links
Recovery Milestones
| y1_recovery_assessment_grid_writing_horsley.pdf |
| y2_recovery_assessment_grid_writing_horsley.pdf |
| y3_recovery_assessment_grid_writing_horsley.pdf |
| y4_recovery_assessment_grid_writing_horsley.pdf |
| y5_recovery_assessment_grid_writing_horsley.pdf |
| y6_recovery_assessment_grid_writing__horsley.pdf |
Spelling
Spellingframe includes all the words - both statutory and the example words - from the National Curriculum for Spelling for Year 1 to Year 6. Choose a spelling rule and each word is read aloud and provided within a sentence for context.
Our weekly spelling competition, "In It to Win It', inspires children to learn their spellings and to use them accurately in their writing. Children are entered into the prize draw on successfully reaching full marks in their spelling test.
