Primary EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Writing & Literacy Schemes of Work
This page lists both prescriptive schemes for writing as well as general approaches to teaching writing at primary level. We also list schemes of work for other parts of the English Curriculum, including reading, spelling, comprehension and grammar. We also have a page for separate primary writing assessment tools.
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Pathways to Write
The Literacy Company
Pathways to Write is an award-winning proven methodology built around units of work which develop vocabulary, reading, and writing skills through the mastery approach. Each unit focuses on new age-related skills for pupils to work on and master through a variety of activities and writing opportunities. To support this approach, clear, detailed lesson plans and classroom resources are linked to high-quality texts to ensure engaging and purposeful English lessons. Pathways to Write accommodates a variety of class structures: a whole-school bespoke curriculum can be created from over 80 diverse, representative and thematic texts and mixed-age planning is available. Download a sample pack here.
For Years EYFS – Y7 (with mixed-age planning available)
Features
Our Primary School package includes units of work from EYFS to Y6 covering a range of content from the national curriculum including:
Six detailed units of work for each year group from EYFS to Y6 linked to engaging and diverse texts as well as to the wider curriculum
Fully resourced sessions including teaching PowerPoints (for Y1-Y6) to ease teachers’ workload
Introductory online training video and methodology to support implementation as well as clear modelled and shared writing examples
Progressive development of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, reading, and writing skills through the mastery approach
Opportunities to challenge greater depth writers and guidance for pupils working below
Key Document Pack Includes:
Year group overview grids
Tracking document to support pupils working below
Feature keys and progression document
Spoken language and reading tracking
Opportunities for the application of grammar and punctuation
Wider curriculum map
Writing assessment grids
A full set (Y1-Y6) of expected standard exemplification materials to support with the assessment of writing.
Staff Training & Support
The Literacy Company offer a range of training and support delivered face to face (distance dependent), online or via downloadable training modules.
We have a range of Pathways Literacy programmes supporting reading, intervention, spelling and poetry. Find out more here.
Cost
Pathways to Write prices start at £315(+VAT) for a single year group and range to £1975(+VAT) for the whole school programme. We offer discounts on full package purchases to small schools – please get in touch to enquire about this. Please note this is a one-time payment and not a subscription model. The supporting texts are available at up to 30% off from our partners at Peters, visit our page on their website here.
Click here to read about the impact that Pathways to Write has had in schools.
If you have any questions, please contact us at pathways@theliteracycompany.co.uk · 01244 445050 · Visit Website
Ready Steady Write
Literacy Counts
Ready Steady Write (new and improved Read to Write) is comprehensive and evidence-based. It provides a sequenced, ambitious curriculum, that places quality literature at its core. Our units have been carefully mapped out to match the entire statutory curriculum for writing.
Ready Steady Write enables high-quality teaching through evidence-based approaches and places engaging, vocabulary-rich children’s literature at its core. Ready Steady Write is an online membership with everything a teacher and leader needs to a deliver dynamic and effective writing curriculum, available at the click of a button.
Literacy Counts – We lead on the teaching and leadership of reading, writing, phonics and spelling for individual schools and MATs. Our award-winning resources and expert, bespoke consultancy drive whole-school improvement and raise outcomes
For Years Reception - 6
Features
For Teachers:
Over 1650 IWB slides with soundscapes and interactive features, daily lesson plans & Daily Sentence Accuracy included
Full colour image galleries
More Incidental Writes and accompanying word banks
Completed teacher plans and all spelling words linked to units…and much more
For Leaders:
Steps to Successful Implementation guidance with Ready Steady Write Non-Negotiables
Glossary of Terms, Mixed Age Planning Support, Assessment Support
Children’s Book Audits and Monitoring and Evaluation Cycle
Editable Policy…and much more
Staff Training & Support
We provide a wealth of consultancy support to ensure the impact of this resource is maximised. This incorporates support for online resources, phone conferences, webinars and inset days.
In-school support is available for book looks against national standards, work scrutiny, environmental audits, leadership support and helping schools establish systems for monitoring and evaluation.
Cost
The annual membership for a 1-form entry school is £625(+VAT). To ensure you get the most out of your membership, essential implementation training is available separately. For a tailored quote that meets your school's specific needs, contact hello@literacycounts.co.uk
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The Write Stuff
Jane Considine Education
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
The Write Stuff Edition 2, created by Jane Considine, is a system that will sharpen the teaching and learning of writing within your classroom. This best-selling book outlines a clear and systematic approach to the teaching of writing, providing a step-by-step framework to convert struggling writers into successful writers [read more].
Cambridge Grammar and Writing Skills
Cambridge University Press
Years 1 - 6 +
One-off Purchase
Develop your learners' skills in creative writing and writing for a purpose [read more].
ESSENTIALWRITING
HFL Education
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
Transform writing across your school with ESSENTIALWRITING, HFL Education’s expertly crafted, literature-led scheme for Years 1–6. Built on rich, diverse texts and aligned with the National Curriculum, ESSENTIALWRITING empowers teachers with fully sequenced units, annotated models, and adaptive scaffolds, to inspire creativity and purpose in every pupil’s writing. ESSENTIALWRITING doesn’t just tick boxes; it nurtures confident, independent writers who understand audience, voice, and intent. An ESSENTIALWRITING subscription includes instant access to resources and practical tools to reduce workload while raising standards.
Early adopter schools report greater pupil engagement, improved outcomes, and a newfound love for writing. Give your learners the power to write with purpose and pride.
English Units of Work
Teaching From Text
Years 3 - 6
One-off Purchase
Our teacher-created resources are written with teachers' time in mind. Each scheme of work contains detailed English lesson plans, whiteboard resources, differentiated activities for the children, Working Wall resources, word mats to support high quality vocabulary and language development, hand drawn images and bespoke educational videos.
Focus English: At the Heart of the Curriculum
Focus Education
Years 1 -6
Subscription
Focus English is a literature-based English curriculum from Focus Education. Its aim is to support teachers and leaders with planning to guarantee there is continuity and progression in the teaching of English and to support pupils in mastering and deepening learning.
Hamilton Brookes English
Hamilton Brookes
Years EYFS - 6
Annual Subscription
Hamilton’s flexible English blocks offer fully-integrated plans and resources for Reception to Year 6. Our themed blocks centre around quality key texts and a corresponding genre. The units within each block complement each other and build progressively towards an extended piece of writing.
I am a Clever Writer
I am a Clever Writer
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
In a packed, usually topic-based curriculum, the skill of teaching writing has been lost. A child will not just ‘become’ a writer. However, all children have the potential to be empowered, confident independent writers who can write in grammatically correct sentences.
Literacy Shed +
Education Shed
Years EYFS - 6
Subscription
Fully resourced unit plans based on Literacy Shed films, Non-Fiction reading revision resources, ‘VIPERS’ reading resources, Classic Text VIPERS comprehensions, Novel study guides for teachers and student task booklets, Resources to aid the scaffolding of writing through DADWAVERS.
Mighty Writer
MIghty Writer
Years EYFS - 2
Monthly Subscription or One-off Purchase
Winner of the Education Resources Awards, Teach Primary Awards 2020, Teach Early Years Awards 2021 for Best Primary Resource in the UK and in 50 countries. Mighty Writer transforms children’s literacy almost overnight, guaranteed or your money back! It’s tactile, for all abilities in EYFS and KS1, with intervention in KS2.
Oak English
Oak National Academy
Years 1 - 6
Free
From first years to exam years, Oak offers complete curriculum support for clarity and coherence in every national curriculum subject - designed by experts, for your classroom.
With our English curriculum, we aim to develop confident, articulate and accurate readers, writers and speakers. Pupils read a diverse range of increasingly complex and deep texts, write for a wide range of purposes with technical accuracy, and have multiple opportunities to develop their spoken language capabilities.
Power English: Writing
Pearson
Years 3 - 6
Annual Subscription or One-off Purchase
The creative writing approach to help your children grow as writers, write for pleasure and meet age-related expectations. Power English: Writing is a new, dynamic KS2 writing approach, which is genre-focused and encourages children to develop writing using their own interests and ideas.
LIteracy Tree
The Literacy Tree
Years EYFS - 6 +
Annual Subscription
Created in 2012, the award-winning Literacy Tree is used by over 50,000 teachers across the UK and schools worldwide to ‘Teach Through a Text’. It is a complete book-based approach to the teaching of primary English that can be used as a complete Scheme of Work or can be adapted by schools to fit with their existing curriculum provision. With over 500 book-based resources including Writing Roots for writing, Literary Leaves for reading, and Spelling Seeds to support spelling and vocabulary acquisition, this comprehensive resource supports schools with creating a community where children develop into critical readers and informed writers.
The Primary Knowledge Curriculum: English
The Primary Knowledge Curriculum
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
Our knowledge-rich English curriculum empowers children to utilise a rich-reading vocabulary and to apply background knowledge to enhance their writing. Through promoting a love of reading and writing, our children leave with the knowledge and skills needed to express themselves effectively.
Twinkl PlanIt English
Twinkl
Years 1 - 6
Subscription
PlanIt English offers flexible, ready-made lesson plans you can dip into whenever you need. Perfect for topping up existing plans, filling gaps, or adding variety to your teaching.
If you’re looking for reliable, easy-to-follow English writing lesson plans, we’ve got you covered. Each PlanIt English writing unit includes a topic overview, writing assessment, home learning, display packs, and a topic web.
Wordsmith
Pearson
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription or One-off Purchase
Wordsmith is a fully-integrated programme for reading comprehension, speaking and listening, grammar and writing, designed to ensure progress for every child. Wordsmith provides you with a consistent approach to teaching with detailed planning to help you improve results in English.
Writing Champions
Writing Champions
Years Reception - 6
One-off Purchase
We provide expertly designed writing lesson plans, worksheets, and interactive creative writing activities that align with the KS2 curriculum, helping students develop strong writing skills while saving teachers valuable planning time.
