Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Implementing the Writing Framework with Care and Balance
Aug 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Adam Lowing, an expert from Lead in English, breaks down the complexities of the DfE's Writing Framework. He emphasizes the need to meld technical accuracy with creative expression in writing education. They tackle the importance of handwriting for memory and how it has been affected by recent events. Adam also advocates for nurturing authentic writing experiences tailored to students, and highlights the significance of ongoing professional development for educators to balance creativity and technique effectively.
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Hold Caring Conversations First
- Create time and space for staff dialogue to unpack what the writing framework actually says.
- Allow teams freedom to define what imagination and creativity look like in your context.
Balance Favors Equity
- Lowing frames the framework as a balance between technical precision and creative motivation.
- He stresses vulnerable pupils benefit most from scaffolds that make their written voice clear.
Prioritise Authentic Curriculum Over Test Prep
- Focus teaching on authentic writing experiences instead of excessive test preparation.
- Use a rich curriculum to improve motivation and ultimately outcomes, not narrow assessment drills.