Research School Network: When should we start teaching writing? 1 in 20 adults never writes on paper – that’s why it’s so important to give children the best start

It’s a familiar and depressing sight. 

At a small table, six Reception children are toiling away with their teacher, writing sentences.

Meantime, the rest of the class are choosing from the play equipment around the class and outside.#

Read on in the Times Educational Supplement