As part of the RWI phonics programme, correct letter formation is taught from Early Years and practiced daily.

Nelson Handwriting is introduced from year 1 and from Year 2 joined handwriting becomes the focus when pupils are encouraged to use joins learned across all written work. When they use these correctly and consistently children are rewarded with a pencil of perfection. In KS2 children learn to join all of their handwriting and are expected to apply this to all written work. When this is achieved, a pen licence is awarded.

Specific handwriting lessons from year 1 to 4 take place weekly and pupils are encouraged to practice the skills learned through independent handwriting activities during the week. 

Nelson Handwriting