Teaching Writing in Year 2

Teaching Writing in Y2 - Monday 3 November 2025

Led by Pauline Allen (SIPs)

Are you passionate about nurturing young writers? Do you want to inspire a love for writing in your pupils? Then our half-day writing course for Year 2 teachers is designed just for you!

Course Aims:

• Foster a love for writing: Learn how to inspire and motivate your pupils to become enthusiastic writers.
• Teach grammar in context: Discover effective methods to teach relevant grammar using quality texts.
• Engage and inspire: Explore engaging strategies to provide support for less confident writers and challenge for budding authors.

What You'll Learn:

• Plan effective teaching sequences: Gain insights into planning lessons using quality texts to strengthen the crucial links between reading and writing.
• Teach grammar with an emphasis on composition and effect: Explore a variety of techniques to teach grammar in context to enhance pupils' writing composition and overall impact.
• Strengthen vocabulary choices: Learn how to help pupils expand their vocabulary and choose words with precision and effect.
• Address EAL learners' needs: Understand strategies to support English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners effectively.
• Integrate oral rehearsal: Understand the importance of oral rehearsal in strengthening writing skills.
• Enhance editing and proofreading skills: Develop techniques to guide pupils in improving their own work through effective editing and proofreading.

Why Attend?

• Boost your skills: Gain the tools and confidence to elevate your writing instruction.
• Hands-on learning: Engage in interactive sessions filled with practical tips and strategies.
• Supportive Environment: Connect with fellow teachers, share experiences, and learn from each other.

Who Should Attend?

• Year 2 Teachers
• Subject Leads
• Teaching Assistants

Instructions

Cost:

• Sandwell Maintained schools - £75 per session per delegate
• Academies - £80 per session per delegate

To book, visit BookWhen here.

Schools will be invoiced after the session