Ofsted is the government organisation responsible for inspecting schools, colleges, nurseries, and childcare services in England. It also publishes Ofsted reports to help parents and carers understand the quality of education and care provided. Its job is to make sure...
Recent results from UK schools show a clear pattern. While students are slowly doing better after the pandemic, they are still struggling with literacy, especially Writing and Grammar. The Writing Challenge: Why Composition is Falling Behind Reading The main issue is...
Literacy development plays a crucial role in a child’s overall learning and progress, particularly within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and primary education. It refers to the ability to read, write, speak and understand language, which are essential skills...
For many children in UK primary schools, learning to write is more than just forming letters on a page. It requires fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and proper pencil control. One of the most effective ways to prepare young learners for handwriting and...
In today’s digital classrooms, many pupils are typing assignments or using unjoined script. However, cursive handwriting remains a core component of the primary English curriculum and plays a crucial role in literacy development, writing fluency and academic success....
Strong writing skills begin in the EYFS. The children practise pre-writing with activities such as sensory mark-making, loose parts play, dough work. Digital tools like Kaligo help develop fine motor control, hand strength, and coordination through play. This...
In the UK early years setting, supporting pre-writing development helps children build confidence, improve control, and prepare for future literacy learning. When these skills are nurtured early, children are far more likely to experience success when formal...
Learning to read starts long before children pick up their first book. It begins with understanding the sounds that letters make, the letter sounds. Each letter’s written form (the grapheme) and its sound (the phoneme) work together as basic building blocks for...
Handwriting remains a foundational skill in today’s classrooms, shaping the way children think, learn, and communicate. However, mastering handwriting can be challenging for many students, and providing individualised feedback requires significant time and attention...