Early Writing Matters: Inspire, Create, Achieve- a deeper look at the Writing Framework
Target Audience
Reception practitioners and EYFS leads
Part 1: Foundations of Writing in EYFS
Course Content:
The Simple View of Writing (conceptual model)
Early Learning Goal for Writing
Strategies for developing oral language and vocabulary
Course Objectives:
Understand the importance of Reception Year for writing development
Explore the link between spoken language, reading, and writing
Activities:
Role-play and storytelling exercises
Observing and assessing mark-making in play
Part 2: Building Transcription and Composition Skills
Course Content:
Phonics-based spelling instruction
Handwriting routines and motor skill development
Oral-to-written sentence construction
Course Objectives:
Teach handwriting and spelling effectively
Support oral composition and sentence building
Activities:
Fine motor skill stations (threading, tweezers)
Dictation and sentence-building games
Part 3: Creating a Writing-Rich Environment
Course Content:
Designing provision areas for purposeful writing
Using play to develop imagination and language
Strategies for supporting reluctant writers
Course Objectives:
Embed writing opportunities in play and everyday routines
Foster motivation and confidence in young writers
Activities:
Audit classroom environment for writing opportunities
Collaborative planning of themed writing corners
Please attend all three sessions
Date:
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Spring Grove House, West Thames College, London Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Cost: £50 per delegate
Facilitator: Early Years Stronger Practice Hub