Writing

At Chilwell Croft Academy, our Writing curriculum develops confident, creative and purposeful writers.

What Writing looks like at Chilwell Croft:

• A progressive curriculum rooted in the National Curriculum
• Writing for real purposes and real audiences
• Strong emphasis on vocabulary and self‑expression
• Cross‑curricular writing across subjects

How we teach Writing:

• Clear plan–draft–edit–publish sequence
• Explicit teacher modelling of the writer’s craft
• Wide range of genres taught
• Strong links with phonics, spelling and handwriting
• Use of Read Write Inc and Letterjoin

The impact on our children:

• Confident, independent writers
• Rich and precise vocabulary use
• Pride in presentation and published work
• Effective communication across the curriculum

Careers linked to Writing:

• Author or Writer
• Journalist
• Teacher
• Editor
• Communications Professional