About Course
The Handwriting and Writing Fluency course in Year 7 develops pupils’ ability to write clearly, legibly, and efficiently across extended texts. Pupils refine their handwriting style, improve speed without sacrificing quality, and focus on coherent, well-structured written communication. The course supports independence, accuracy, and confidence in written work across all subjects, preparing pupils for the demands of secondary school.
Key Focus Areas
Developing a consistent, legible handwriting style suitable for secondary school
Increasing writing speed while maintaining neatness
Accurate spacing, alignment, and sizing of letters and words
Applying handwriting skills across extended writing tasks
Developing fluency in writing for different purposes: narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and informational
Editing and improving presentation of written work
Integrating handwriting with note-taking, homework, and assessments
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1 – Introduction to Handwriting & Penmanship
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Week 2 – Basic Strokes & Lines
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Week 3 – Lowercase Letters (a–g)
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Week 4 – Lowercase Letters (h–n)
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Week 5 – Lowercase Letters (o–z)
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Week 6 – Cursive Introduction
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Week 7 – Uppercase Letters (A–G)
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Week 8 – Uppercase Letters (H–N)
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Week 9 – Uppercase Letters (O–Z)
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Week 10 – Writing Simple Paragraphs
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Week 11 – Speed & Neatness
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Week 12 – Handwriting Assessment & Personal Style
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
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