The Teaching Sequence for Writing: Strategies and Steps to Transform Classroom Writing

The Teaching Sequence for Writing is a practical and comprehensive guide to teaching writing to all pupils in the primary sector. By breaking writing into six clear stages (Immersion, Analyse, Skills, Plan, Write, and Review), it offers a structured and effective approach to teaching writing that reduces frustration for both teachers and students.

Each chapter delves into one of the six key areas, providing strategies to teach and develop these aspects across any genre or text type. The book includes real-life examples of lesson plans, student writing and data outcomes from schools and academy trusts already using the approach. Fully aligned with the Department for Education’s Writing Framework (July 2025), this resource ensures teachers are equipped with up-to-date methods to support their pupils’ writing development.

This guide is an essential resource for primary teachers, English subject leads and school leaders looking to raise writing attainment and foster confident, capable writers in the primary classroom.

Teresa Heathcote is an experienced Primary Literacy Consultant with a proven track record in curriculum development, teacher training and strategic literacy leadership. With over two decades of expertise across schools, local authorities and academy trusts, she specialises in delivering impactful training, coaching and consultancy that transforms teaching and learning.