Handwriting
Handwriting in an important part of the English curriculum and a skill which supports all areas of the National Curriculum. The emphasis on handwriting has increased significantly in recent years. Below are the handwriting expectations for children in Key Stage 1 and 2 as set out in the National Curriculum:
EYFS & Year 1
- Children learn to form letter starting at the top (with some end flicks)
- Form lower case letters that are all the same size
- Write capital letters, lower case letters and numbers the right way, the correct size relative to each other
- Use spacing between words which fit with the size of the letters
Below is a copy of the formation patterns for EYFS & Year 1 that we use:
Year 2 onwards
- Use diagonal and horizontal strokes to join letters
- Know which letter are break letters
- Produce legible joined writing
- Maintaining legibility, fluency and speed in handwriting through choosing whether or not to join specific letters
Below is a copy of the formation patterns for Year 2 onwards that we use:
We hope that you will continue to support us, and your children, in this.