The Writing Framework 2025: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
The government’s Writing Framework in plain English. Six key changes for every age group, from reception to secondary — what parents and teachers actually need to know.
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Why Some Children Wrap Their Thumb Around the Pencil – and When It Matters
Did you know that one of the most important tools for success is a good pencil/pen grip? It increases the speed and fluency of writing. Furthermore, research has shown the greater the quantity of work produced, the better the quality. Most children are taught the dynamic tripod grip when they start school – pencil held … Read more