English
Bridging the Gap: Writing Expectations Across KS2 and KS3
Overview
This collaborative CPD session will explore how primary and secondary colleagues can work together to develop a clearer, more consistent understanding of writing expectations across KS2 and KS3. Through discussion, exemplification and shared practice, delegates will examine the transition from Year 6 to Year 7, considering both the strengths pupils bring from primary school and the challenges they face as writers in secondary classrooms.
By the end of the session, participants will have a stronger understanding of cross-phase expectations and a shared approach to supporting pupils in becoming successful, confident writers throughout transition and beyond.
Our Aims
· Develop a shared understanding of writing expectations across KS2 and KS3.
· Explore the strengths, knowledge and writing habits pupils bring from primary into secondary education.
· Examine progression in writing skills, including organisation, vocabulary, technical accuracy and writer’s craft.
· Compare examples of pupil writing to establish clearer cross-phase standards and expectations.
· Discuss practical strategies to support continuity, confidence and progress in student writing from Year 6 to Year 7.
· Strengthen collaboration between primary and secondary colleagues to improve writing outcomes across transition.
Course Leaders
Michelle Archbold
Strategic Lead for English across the ALP trust
Michelle Archbold is the Strategic Lead for English across the ALP trust. She has been an English teacher for eleven years within ALP. She originally joined Parkside Academy in 2014 as an NQT and progressed through various roles before becoming Subject Leader for English in 2020. She has previously led on Communication whole school and across the trust. She is also an English Language marker for AQA and has been for many years. In her role as Strategic Lead for English, she has supported many schools with aspects such as curriculum improvement, KS4 raising achievement and staff development.
Louise Templeton
Primary Improvement Partner
Louise is a qualified teacher who has taught across all primary phases with more than 20 years’ experience, in a range of contexts. She holds the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership. Louise is a serving Executive Headteacher and Primary Improvement Partner with extensive senior leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum development and school improvement experience. She has provided temporary leadership support for schools facing challenging circumstances.