Primary writing CPD for EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting teachers to put the DfE Writing Framework into practical, effective classroom practice.

Teaching Writing Effectively in Primary Schools is a comprehensive, evidence-informed professional development pack designed to help primary teachers and school leaders strengthen the teaching of writing from EYFS to KS2.

Rather than simply explaining the DfE Writing Framework, this CPD helps staff consider what effective writing instruction looks like in everyday classroom practice. It explores the different demands involved in writing and gives teachers practical approaches they can use to support pupils while maintaining high expectations.

The session explores six practical principles for effective writing instruction, including building strong foundations, developing transcription, teaching sentence construction and grammar in context, using oral composition purposefully, modelling the writing process and diagnosing barriers before choosing support.

The complete CPD pack includes:

• 26-slide editable PowerPoint presentation
• Full slide-by-slide Presenter Guide
• Presenter Quick Guide
• Extended Staff Workbook
• Quick Reference Handout
• Writing Overload starter activity
• Diagnose the Barrier workshop with three pupil profiles
• Facilitator responses
��� Writing Provision Audit using Keep, Strengthen and Review
• Writing Instruction Strategy Bank
• Action Plan
• Evaluation Form
• Certificate of completion

Ideal for:

• Whole-school primary CPD
• Staff meetings and INSET
• English and writing leaders
• Senior leadership teams
• EYFS, KS1 and KS2 teachers
• Professional development and school improvement

The activities are designed to encourage professional discussion rather than passive presentation. Staff examine classroom practice, consider common barriers to successful writing, work through realistic pupil scenarios and identify practical next steps for their own teaching.

The pack also supports leaders in reviewing writing provision across school and identifying what should be kept, strengthened or reviewed.

Research and guidance underpinning the CPD include the Department for Education Writing Framework, the National Curriculum for English and relevant Education Endowment Foundation literacy guidance.

All resources have been designed for practical use in primary schools, with editable materials that leaders can adapt to their own setting.