Handwriting

We are very proud of our pupils’ handwriting and take particular care in our cursive handwriting style. We use Letter-join’s online handwriting resource and progression as the basis of our handwriting policy, as it covers all the requirements of the Early Years Framework and the National Curriculum, and builds fluency and stamina for writing. The children can access Letter-join both in school and at home, which reinforces letter and number formation taught at each phase, as well as phonics, statutory spellings, and grammar for all year groups.

Handwriting policy Handwriting and Dyslexia

To learn more about how you can fully support your children with their letter formation and handwriting clink the letter join link.

Becoming a 'Cursive' Writer

When children have learned the 'lead in lines' and are forming all cursive letters accurately, they will begin to learn the diagonal and horizontal joins needed to become fluent and confident writers.

Letters with diagonal joins are:

a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, s, t, u, x, y, z

Letters with horizontal joins are:

o, r, v, w,

Forming and joining cursive letters neatly and accurately can be a challenge for some children at first, particularly for those who are left-handed, as their hand/arm covers the graphemes written and those who have reduced fine or gross motor skills; however, with targeted support and regular and repeated practice, all children can develop a neat and consistent handwriting style. Fluent cursive handwriting supports spelling, stamina for writing and reduces cognitive overload when writing across the curriculum.

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Home Learning Handwriting Packs

Parents can support their children’s handwriting at home by downloading and printing any of the packs in the subheadings below.