Our expectation is that children will write four times a week - two of these times with a teacher, and two times independently (hopefully with some parent or teacher aide support, depending on availability). Writing with a teacher takes place in a small group setting (maximum of six children) in a break-out space. Independent writing takes place within the classroom (but with the same small group setting).
Having said all of this - it's important to realise that any programme and any systems within a classroom take time to establish at the beginning of the school year. For the first two weeks of this year we focused on establishing our daily and weekly timetable, our transitions between events and our independent routines. In week three we began our reading and maths programmes. Towards the end of week three we began our writing programme, and in week four we focused on establishing our writing programme in line with the expectations outlined above. While it sounds relatively simple and straightforward when written down, establishing strong behavioural and academic expectations for all children within a new physical setting and with new teachers and ways of working does take time.
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