Writing

This page contains free resources and advice to help your writing teaching practice, from inspiring pupils to write, to writing moderation advice.

Developing writing assessment and moderation practice across the school year

NFER's Bite into Writing authors share their top tips.

Moving from grammatical knowledge to application in pupils’ writing

NFER's Bite into Writing authors discuss how to use grammar and punctuation knowledge to enhance KS2 writing.

Preparing for KS2 writing moderation

Experienced KS2 writing moderators share key tips.

Helping KS2 pupils reach full potential

Writing guidance to support pupils to demonstrate full potential in KS2.

Applying TA framework criteria

Practical ways to help you make TA judgements.

The power of a good book

Writing experts discuss the power of a good book in inspiring pupil writing.

Reading as a writer; writing as a reader

Embed the ‘reading into writing’ approach into classroom practice.

Author Q&A: Susanna Bailey

Children’s author Susanna Bailey discusses the process of writing.

What can I do to inspire year 6 pupils to write?

Answering your FAQs on year 6 writing to inspire learning.