Blog 15th July 2025 Functional, not formal: Reframing grammar teaching Let’s teach grammar like writers. Stella Jones
4th July 2025 From passive to participatory – engaging pupils during modelling Modelling isn’t just showing-it’s involving. When pupils engage, they move beyond watching and start thinking like real writers. Stella Jones
1st July 2025 Writing is rewriting – making revision visible. The first draft isn’t the end, it’s the beginning. Modelled revision shows pupils that editing and revision strengthen writing. Jen Ogden
1st July 2025 Thinking like a writer – why modelling matters Great writers aren’t born - they’re shown how. Discover how modelled writing unlocks the craft and confidence of young writers. Jen Ogden
1st July 2025 Writing with Intent – Why Audience, Tone and Purpose Matter Writing with intent transforms writing from a task to a tool - shaped by audience, tone and purpose from the very first word. Jen Ogden
30th June 2025 Introducing the 7-Step Model for Teaching Writing Research School Director, Stella Jones, explores how the Seven-step Model can be applied to the writing process.. Jen Ogden
15th May 2025 Executive Function: the engine of learning and writing In this blog, Stella Jones explores how executive function supports writing through planning, focus & self-monitoring skills. Jen Ogden
10th February 2025 Bringing reading to life: The power of readers theatre In this blog, Stella Jones, Director of Town End Research School, introduces their Spotlight on Readers Theatre guide. Stella Jones
3rd February 2025 Making the most of manipulatives In this blog, Y4 teacher, Liam Mullick, explores the role of manipulatives in maths beyond Early Years and Key Stage 1. Jen Ogden
17th December 2024 Why slow writing might be your next big win Tried dictation? Take it further with slow writing - a natural next step, blending structure with freedom for sentence crafting. Stella Jones
16th December 2024 Turning corners in writing In this blog, we will explore the value of dictation and how to use it effectively in the classroom. Stella Jones
15th November 2024 Pedagogy trumps programmes How a focus on pedagogy over programs can drive pupil success. Jen Ogden