Dukes began using 'I am a Clever Writer' in Autumn 2023. It is a 'clear structured approach to teaching writing' where each skill of writing is broken down in miniscule steps to allow pupils to experience success with their writing. The curriculum overview has been carefully designed to allow for a progression in skills in each year group and can be found in our Clever Writer Overviews and Assessment grids. 

Our aim is to ensure that every child within our school, regardless of background and potential difficulty, leaves our school as a competent writer and with an understanding of the conventions of Standard English and when to use it effectively.

This ability to write with confidence for a range of purposes and audiences ensures that children leave Duke of Norfolk CE Primary fully prepared for their secondary education.