We all know that children progress at different rates. While many reach developmental milestones around the same age, some may advance more quickly or need additional support.

Writing development is influenced by many factors, so having the right resources available – whatever stage your pupils are working at – is essential.

Our writing support, including blogs, consultancy, interventions and curriculum resources, is designed to be flexible and adaptable for all ages and stages. Our award-winning ESSENTIALWRITING curriculum is fully aligned with the national English curriculum and writing framework 2025. It is widely recognised by schools and trusts for its impact and quality.

So, if you are working towards securing foundational learning and skills, looking at sentence structure, persuasive or creative writing in KS2, year 6 SATs, spelling, grammar and punctuation, from the EYFS to GCSE, we have something for you.

The HFL writing offer

The HFL writing offer (click/tap to enlarge)

Supporting schools and trusts with teaching writing

All the training programmes below can be tailored to your school or trust’s needs. For enquiries, email: primaryenglish@hfleducation.org or essential.writing@hfleducation.org

ESSENTIALWRITING (EYFS – KS2+)

A complete writing curriculum for Reception – Year 6 aligned to the English National Curriculum providing expertly sequenced and progressive planning and resources. A complementary suite of training also supports schools and settings with effective implementation. Explore the link for free samples of unit plans.

Cost: Various subscription options available according to your setting

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Fixing Full Stops at KS2+

Unlock writing progress where weak sentence structure is a major barrier to achievement. This programme equips teachers to identify gaps, apply proven methods and secure full stops for lasting progress. With expert guidance and practical resources, teachers will ensure pupils have the crucial foundations for writing success.

Cost: £204 +VAT (per delegate)

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Securing Full Stops (KS1)

This programme helps children secure the foundations for writing success through mastering strategies for understanding and applying the concept of a sentence. Through practical techniques, video exemplars and a ready-to-use writing unit, this training equips children to overcome common barriers and build firm foundations for future writing success.

Cost: £204 +VAT (per delegate)

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ESSENTIALSPELLING (KS1 – KS2+)

A complete spelling programme that teaches children spelling patterns, strategies and knowledge aligned with National Curriculum year group expectations. A complementary suite of training also supports schools and settings with effective implementation. Explore the link for free samples of unit plans.

Cost: £300 +VAT for complete package (individual year groups also available)

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Spelling SOS (KS2+)

This e-learning training is designed to be used as an intervention to support children with large gaps in spelling knowledge. Spelling SOS is an innovative, fully resourced 8-week programme designed to have a swift and powerful impact on pupils’ spelling achievement in a short period. It includes four training sessions, diagnostic tests, lesson plans and activities created to support long-term retention.

Cost: £300 +VAT (per delegate)

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Winning at Writing (KS2+)

This programme is designed to support teachers of writers in KS2 to meet age-related expectations. Through developing teacher subject knowledge to explicitly teach writing through sharing pedagogical approaches for teaching precise and effective composition, Winning at Writing raises pupils’ self-efficacy, motivation and achievement swiftly.

Cost: £225.75 +VAT (per delegate, £170 for each additional delegate per school)

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Adaptive teaching for learners using EAL - Primary (The Bell Foundation - Language for results course)

This reflective and practical session, run as part of The Bell Foundation's Language for Results suite of training, provides staff with guidance on how to adapt teaching in a responsive way to meet the language development needs of pupils who use EAL alongside curriculum learning.

Cost: £39 +VAT (per delegate)

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Blogs from our English experts

Our expert practitioners share their expertise and ethical and informed approach to school improvement and the latest research and good practice in English.

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Primary English advisory services

Improve the quality of teaching and strengthen your team’s subject knowledge with our KS1 and KS2 English teaching and learning advisory services.

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Secondary support including GCSE English revision workshops

Whether you’re looking to improve student outcomes at GCSE and A-level English in your school, develop your subject leaders, or simply find training for secondary English, our specialist advisory team can help.

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Contact our Primary English team today to find out how we can help you.

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