Pathways to Write
Intent
At Arlecdon Primary School, we are committed to developing confident, enthusiastic and skilled writers from EYFS through to Year 6. Through our mastery approach using Pathways to Write, children engage with high-quality texts which inspire a love of language, reading and writing. We aim to provide meaningful opportunities for all pupils to develop their communication, vocabulary and writing skills, enabling them to express their ideas clearly and creatively. From the earliest stages of mark-making, storytelling and oral language development in EYFS, through to crafting purposeful and increasingly sophisticated writing in Key Stages 1 and 2, we ensure that children build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become successful writers
Implementation
Writing is taught through carefully planned Pathways to Write units centred around engaging, high-quality texts. Skills are progressively built and revisited throughout each unit, allowing children to develop and embed their knowledge over time. In EYFS, children develop early communication, language and literacy skills through speaking, listening, phonics, mark-making and early writing opportunities. They learn to communicate meaning through symbols, letters, words and simple sentences while developing a secure understanding of sounds and language structures. As pupils move through the school, they are taught the grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and composition skills appropriate to their year group. Regular opportunities are provided for planning, drafting, editing, discussing and publishing writing across a range of genres and purposes. Rich vocabulary is explicitly taught and explored throughout the curriculum to support children in becoming confident and effective communicators.
Impact
The impact of our writing curriculum is evident in pupils who are confident communicators and increasingly skilled writers. Children demonstrate enthusiasm for writing, applying their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and punctuation effectively across different contexts. Pupils are able to discuss, evaluate and improve their own writing while drawing on high-quality texts as models for success. In EYFS, children make strong progress from early mark-making and oral storytelling to writing simple sentences independently. Across Key Stages 1 and 2, pupils develop the ability to write clearly, accurately and for a range of audiences and purposes. Through our Pathways to Write approach, children leave Arlecdon Primary School with the literacy skills, vocabulary and confidence needed for the next stage of their education and beyond.
Read Write Inc Phonics
Intent
At Arlecdon Primary School, we are committed to developing confident, fluent and enthusiastic readers and writers through the consistent teaching of Read Write Inc. from the Early Years Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1. We aim to ensure that every child develops the phonics knowledge, language comprehension and reading skills needed to become successful readers. Through a systematic and rigorous approach, children learn to decode, read with fluency and develop a love of books and storytelling. Our curriculum is designed to provide all pupils with the knowledge and vocabulary they need to access the wider curriculum and become confident communicators.
Implementation
Read Write Inc. is taught daily from Nursery through to Key Stage 1, ensuring children receive high-quality, structured phonics teaching matched closely to their stage of development. In Nursery and Reception, children begin by developing speaking and listening skills, learning sounds and building early reading behaviours through engaging, practical activities in line with the EYFS Framework and Development Matters. As children progress, they are grouped according to their phonics knowledge and receive targeted teaching to enable rapid progress in reading and spelling.
Children practise reading fully decodable books that closely match the sounds they know, helping them to develop fluency, accuracy and confidence. Regular assessment ensures teaching is precisely matched to pupils’ needs and enables timely intervention where required. Opportunities for reading, writing, vocabulary development and oral language are embedded across the curriculum, allowing children to apply and deepen their learning in meaningful contexts.
Impact
By the end of Key Stage 1, pupils are equipped with the phonics knowledge and reading fluency needed to access the wider curriculum successfully. Children become confident readers who can decode unfamiliar words, read with increasing expression and comprehend a range of texts. They develop strong spelling and writing foundations and can apply their phonics knowledge independently.
In the Early Years, children make strong progress from their starting points, developing the communication, language and literacy skills necessary for future success. Across the school, pupils demonstrate a positive attitude towards reading, enjoy sharing books and recognise themselves as readers. Through the successful implementation of Read Write Inc., children leave Key Stage 1 well prepared for the next stage of their literacy journey and with a lifelong love of reading.
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