--- title: "Writing" url: "https://samlesburyceprimary.co.uk/curriculum/english/writing" school: "Samlesbury CE Primary School" --- If your child is going to be starting school in September 2027, we warmly invite you to come and look around our school. Please email bursar@samlesbury.lancs.sch.uk or phone 01772 877200 to arrange an appointment. # Writing ### **Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement** ### **Intent** Our intent is to enable pupils to become confident, capable writers who can communicate ideas clearly and creatively for a range of purposes and audiences. Through our curriculum planning, we intend to teach pupils how to: - write clearly, accurately and coherently; - develop stamina and control in writing; - use spelling, punctuation and grammar accurately; - adapt their writing for different genres and contexts/audiences. **Implementation** Writing is taught through: - a structured writing process, including planning, drafting, editing and publishing; - exploration of high-quality model texts that demonstrate language features and authorial style; - explicit teaching of grammar, punctuation and spelling within meaningful contexts; - phonics-based spelling in the early years, progressing to spelling rules, patterns and statutory word lists; - weekly spelling tests for pupils in Years 2-6; - weekly spelling lessons for pupils in Years 2-6, introducing the spelling rule / pattern for that week, using EdShed; - Weekly homework set for pupils in Years 3-6 to practise and reinforce their spellings words: this can be done on paper or online using EdShed; - regular handwriting sessions focusing on correct letter formation, joins and presentation for pupils in Years R – Year 4; - a continued focus on correct handwriting through Years 5 and 6, with additional support in place for pupils who need this; - cross-curricular writing opportunities to apply skills in different subjects; - teacher feedback and opportunities for pupils to edit and improve their work. **Impact** As a result of our writing provision, we aim for pupils to: - write confidently and independently for a range of purposes and audiences; - spell accurately, applying phonics knowledge and spelling rules appropriately; - develop fluent, legible handwriting; - take pride in their written work and understand how to improve it; - be well equipped with the writing skills needed for secondary education and beyond. ##### Location Potters Lane Samlesbury Preston Lancs PR50UE ##### Contact Us 01772 877200 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086396911494) - [Governor and Staff Portal](https://samlesburyceprimary.co.uk/governor-and-staff-portal) - [Calendar](https://samlesburyceprimary.co.uk/calendar) © Copyright 2018–2026 Samlesbury CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://samlesburyceprimary.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)