TEACHER STANDARDS

Techniques to Get Pupils Writing

Do you need support to get your pupils writing? This online course is designed for educators seeking practical strategies to improve pupil engagement and writing skills. Explore methods to overcome barriers to writing, enhance motivation and support diverse learning needs, including SEND. This professional development resource offers actionable techniques, reflective activities and downloadable resources to embed effective writing instruction in your classroom. Boost writing attainment and create confident writers with our CPD course.
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Adam Barret and Jess Hursit

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand changes in writing data nationally and the relevance of the gender gap;
identify potential barriers to writing and how these can impact pupils;
learn techniques to overcome barriers and improve attitudes to writing;
be able to support SEND and targeted pupils with their writing;
identify and work towards goals in your own practice.

Course Lessons

Written by: Adam Barrett

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Adam Barrett is an experienced teacher, academic and SENDCo. He has previously specialised in behaviour management, leading and reforming approaches to behaviour management in primary schools with the aim of creating inclusive environments for all. As well as a PGCE, Adam has an undergraduate degree in history and an MA in English literature.
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Presented by: Jess Hursit

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Jess Hursit is an experienced teacher with a strong background in maths education. As a former maths lead, she worked closely with Maths Hubs and supported the development of her school’s maths curriculum. Jess has worked in a leading training school, where her teaching was regularly observed by visiting educators, and she served as a mentor to trainee teachers and early career teachers.

Created in collaboration with:
Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with an MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.