The first year of the Every Child a Writer pilot has now been successfully completed with nine local authorities (LAs) having taken part. As a result, all LAs have seen a significant impact on attainment and rates of progress in writing within the targeted schools.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
To prepare you for your first visit as a leading teacher, here are some useful tips collected from leading teachers from across Every Child a Writer (ECaW).
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Over the past academic year leading teachers have been working closely with supported teachers in Years 3 and 4, focusing on the implementation and quality delivery of Guided Writing.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
This year has seen the production of the Every Child a Writer support materials. Including video clips showing writing lessons and tuition sessions, as well as interviews with headteachers, class teachers, leading teachers, tutors and parents, there is also a wealth of materials and case studies to dip into to find out what others in the programme have done and how ECaW has worked in different settings.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Through the National Strategies web area, there is a web forum where leading teachers can share experiences and viewpoints with others.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Thank you to all local authorities who managed to find tutors to attend the continuing professional development (CPD) so early in the autumn term.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Every Child a Writer (ECaW) e-newsletter for spring 2010
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
The second year of the Every Child a Writer (ECaW) programme has started well. A large number of authorities delivered their launch meetings in the summer term, with a few catching up early in the autumn term. This has meant that the second year of ECaW getting off to a quick start, with leading teachers already working in schools on their initial visits.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
There are a small number of institutions able to provide accreditation for the sort of specialist work undertaken in your role as a leading teacher.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Year 4 class teachers will be given the opportunity to develop their understanding of the teaching sequence and become familiar with the Primary Framework materials which support writing at planned continuing professional development (CPD) events this term.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
