In this episode, hosts Alex Quigley and Chloe Butlin explore the foundations of effective writing instruction with expert and practitioner guests. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about teaching writing, discuss the relationship between reading, oral language and writing, and examine practical approaches that can support pupils to develop as writers.
Joined by guest speakers, Clare Sealy, Helen Crowther and Holly Ashton, they discuss how teachers can reduce cognitive overload, use modelling effectively, and create opportunities for pupils to develop the knowledge, vocabulary and language needed for successful writing.
Guest speakers:
- Clare Sealy (Head of Education Improvement for the States of Guernsey, Author of How I Wish I’d Taught Writing, bringing insight from research and practice on effective writing instruction)
- Helen Crowther (Executive Principal of Greetland Academy and Director of Professional Development for GHAT)
- Holly Ashton (Vice Principal, The Greetland Academy)
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