This CPD theme is aimed specifically at schools that wish to improve rates of pupil progress in writing. It is designed to allow the tailoring of the materials to cover Years 2, 3 and 4 or to combine these age ranges and cover writing across the primary age range.

Support for writing focuses on progression for Years 2, 3 and 4 with materials supporting progression in writing both within a year and across the primary age range. 

It aligns the new Support for writing materials with APP and assists teachers in their planning. 

The CPD resources include layered pupil writing targets linked to key strands in the Primary Framework.  It supports teachers in identifying gaps in children's learning and provides guidance on ‘next steps' for pupils. 

Resources for teachers include additional materials on specific language features of text.

The CPD materials are organised into two sections:

• CPD outline - contains CPD guidance or notes for local authorities and schools on Support for writing and which could be used as a full day's training, or broken into smaller sessions for delivery over time.
• Handouts and resources - contains related materials.