School Spotlight: Moseley Primary School, Coventry

At Literacy Counts, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening at Moseley Primary School in Coventry. As a dedicated partner in the Everybody Write 2 Year Project, the school has embraced Ready Steady Write with remarkable results. Their journey has been an inspiring testament to the transformative power of a well-structured writing curriculum. Here's a closer look at their achievements and the impact of Ready Steady Write on their pupils and staff.

Building Consistency and Inclusivity Across Year Groups

"Moseley Primary School has seen a marked improvement in the consistency and inclusivity of writing lessons across year groups. Every child is participating in lessons and producing writing they are proud of. Regardless of the class they are in, children receive a fair and engaging learning experience. We are not only seeing this consistency across our school but also across the other schools when we meet for the Everybody Write 2 Year Project."

Enhancing Teacher Workload and Motivation

"Teachers at Moseley Primary have embraced the variety and structure of Ready Steady Write lessons. The positive impact on children’s writing has reignited teacher motivation. With detailed plans and resources at their fingertips, staff can focus more on adapting lessons using the Adaptations Booklet to suit individual learners and assessing writing outcomes." As one teacher shared, "Having the plans and resources as a tool means we’ve got more time to focus on what really matters."

Engaging Pupils Through Innovative Resources

The school has integrated a range of Ready Steady Write resources, from Daily Sentence Accuracy to EYFS Story Songs, with outstanding results:

“Daily Sentence Accuracy is having a huge impact on children's learning. The grammar skill is focused and repeated, giving staff ample opportunities to assess and intervene. We are also seeing children becoming more confident with the skill with each attempt, resulting in some fantastic sentences and children wanting to show off their work. In recent grammar tests, children felt confident answering the questions that they had practiced through Daily Sentence Accuracy.”

“The Soundscapes in each unit hook in the children's interest right away. If one is playing when they come into the room, you can see how excited and curious they are! The visual vocabulary banks make the vocabulary more inclusive. Children love acting out the words and most use the words in their writing lessons AND other subjects!”

“As for the EYFS Story Songs, these young writers love learning the songs with actions and performing it to each other. Some children even show their parents at home!”

Boosting Writing Outcomes and Pupil Confidence

"In just one term, we have seen a significant rise in pupils' confidence and creativity. Children now view themselves as writers, articulate the impact they aim to have on readers, and eagerly showcase their work."

This newfound sense of identity as authors is a testament to the effectiveness of Ready Steady Write.

Pupil Voice: A Love for Writing

The voices of Moseley Primary's pupils speak volumes about the programme’s success:

“I love the drama activities and finding out what our book is.”

“The Daily Sentence Accuracy helps me practise my writing skills in just one sentence.”

“It teaches me to be an author and think about the audience and purpose of my writing.”

"Favourite books and activities include the creativity sparked by ‘The Whale,’ the excitement of flashback writing inspired by ‘Story of the Wind’, and the joy of predictions and positivity in ‘The Night Gardener.’ The writing working walls encouraged by Ready Steady Write have also become an invaluable tool, providing visual reminders and sparking creativity during lessons."

Celebrating the Literacy Journey

The Literacy Counts team have thoroughly enjoyed working with Moseley Primary School throughout their Ready Steady Write journey. Their dedication to fostering a love of writing and raising standards across the school is truly commendable. The feedback from both staff and pupils highlights the incredible impact Ready Steady Write can have when implemented with care and commitment. Thank you, Moseley Primary School.

If you’re inspired by Moseley Primary School’s story and would like to learn more about Ready Steady Write or our Everybody Write 2 Year Projects, get in touch today.

Together, we can create confident, creative writers in every classroom.