mike@topmarksliteracy.com

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mike@topmarksliteracy.com

07905 756308

Pupils are often bombarded with lots of different concepts in each unit of English.

Grammar skills are taught in a very light-touch way and in a random sequence, depending on how they feature in given genres.

This can leave pupils feeling overwhelmed, bereft of understanding of essential grammar and sentence construction concepts and unclear about what is expected of them. Teachers can be equally overwhelmed and confused about how best to bring on individual writers.

Mastery in Writing offers clarity to children and teachers. Children are taught just one or two essential grammar and sentence construction skills in each unit. These skills are taught rigorously and in a carefully thought-out sequence so that the teaching and learning in one unit builds on the last.

Crucially, pupils always know what they need to do to become a better writer, and teachers know exactly how they can help. They can be precise in using their most important tool – feedback.

Mastery in Writing is the perfect vehicle for schools to deliver the Government’s Writing Framework.

The framework (2025) reminds us of the importance of writing for children’s future life success and also their well-being. It acknowledges that learning to write is a highly complicated process that many children find very difficult. Motivation is highlighted as one of the crucial drivers for progress in writing.

Children only become motivated as writers from a feeling of success. This is why it’s so important to slow the process down. Mastery in Writing gives children time to develop understanding and reduces their cognitive load by teaching in small steps. It gives them time to talk through their ideas and plan ahead. It gives them time to learn from mistakes and revisit prior learning in a systematic way.

Now, more than ever, it is crucial that teachers focus on helping children become the most effective communicators they can be through the medium of writing. Top Marks Literacy’s resources promote the enjoyment of writing and develop a learning culture steeped in talk, experimentation, reasoning and reflection.

The result is increased teacher confidence and enhanced pupil progress over time.

 

“Mastery in Writing has had a transformative impact on both teaching and learning in our school. Teachers feel empowered by the clarity and structure of the scheme, which provides a strong progression model while still allowing creativity in delivery.

“Most importantly, pupils are thriving. They speak with enthusiasm about writing, and we have seen a marked improvement in their confidence, grammatical knowledge and ability to sustain extended pieces.”

St Bernadette’s Primary

 

 

“Our children now have a much greater understanding of sentence construction and the purpose of their writing. We have moved so far away from the "I don't know why you’re asking me to do this” to children wanting to talk about and show off their new skills.

“Mastery in Writing is the organised, streamlined and refined approach that I think all teachers of primary English were looking for. I’m enjoying teaching English much more than I have done for years!”

Holy Family Primary

“The project has brought about key improvements in teaching and learning.

  • All children are able to access the learning through carefully thought-out tasks and clear lesson structures.
  • Children build confidence and motivation through small, personalised successes.
  • Dedicated time for oracy development is embedded into planning, supporting vocabulary, reasoning and communication skills.
  • Feedback from staff has been very positive. Teachers report improved lesson clarity, stronger pupil engagement and great progress across the cohort.”

St Wilfrid’s Primary

“Children thrive when learning to write using the Mastery in Writing programme. Listening to my Y2 children speak with such deep understanding and enthusiasm about their writing and grammar knowledge is a joy. Seeing the results in children’s confidence and motivation is a privilege. This approach is transforming children’s writing and staff enjoyment of teaching English in our school.”

Sacred Heart Primary

“We are really enjoying Mastery in Writing and we can already see a real difference in the quality of the children’s writing, as well as in their knowledge and use of grammar. The books that have been chosen are excellent. They are really engaging for the children and have worked really well in lessons.” 

St Anne’s Primary

“The scheme has shifted the culture of writing at our school.  We are delighted with the impact it is having on our children’s outcomes and their enjoyment of writing.”

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