Key Stage 2 English Writing – Term 1 (Sept. 2026)

Important note

We are not asking for immediate payment for this PX Classroom. The Classroom will only run if a sufficient number of students reserve a place. To do this, submit your order for this course as if you were going to buy it, but select “Direct Bank Transfer” (not card payment) and only transfer the money once the Teacher has confirmed to you that the course will indeed take place. If the course does not run there will be nothing to pay and your order will simply be cancelled.

Course Overview

This is a KS2 course in writing which aims to motivate reluctant or struggling young learners, as well as any other students, to engage in regular writing tasks and even to enjoy writing. Using the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) method of teaching (see below), the lessons gradually build a toolbox of skills and grammatical concepts with which the students can progress confidently as writers, without the frustration of unnecessary ‘busy work’. This course also aligns with the KS2 expectations of grammar mastery, writing fluency, editing skills, and vocabulary development.

Students must be at least nine years of age, and be able to hold a pencil and do most of their own writing by hand. But if the student has special needs please contact the Teacher first to discuss how this could be accommodated.

Course Method

By means of a gentle modelling and step-by-step approach, this course provides the essential tools needed for writing. This is not a creative writing class (although we do have fun and use our imaginations at times!) but teaches writing in the classical method with an intentional, teacher-led style. It is aimed for children aged 9 to 11 who have passed the ‘grammar stage’ of copy work and dictation, and have moved into the ‘dialectic stage’ of learning structure and style through studying content provided.

This method is also ideal for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or higher learning needs, as the focus is on modelling. Grammar concepts are learned gradually and in context, and spelling struggles are not prohibitive to good writing.

Notes are distributed by email prior to the class. Lessons are interactive, with some tasks being modelled and completed in class. There is also a weekly assignment due the following Monday for marking before the next class. This should take about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of assignment and the aptitude of the student.

Parents are encouraged and welcome to sit in the class with students at the KS2 level so as to support them in their assignment for the week. Over time they can assess whether or not their child needs this support.

Course Details

Term 1 comprises 12 weekly lessons. Each lesson lasts 30 minutes.

This PX Classroom is held on Wednesdays at 2.30pm (London time zone), starting from Wednesday, 16th September 2026. There will be no lesson on 28th October due to the half-term break. The last lesson is due to be on 9th December 2026.