Coming from classrooms across the school we could hear a noise, unheard of before. It sounded like rapid, repetitive scratching from within the walls.

We could only imagine the scene that would await us upon investigation. As we cautiously entered the first classroom, we were dazzled by the furious writing occurring within. Every child completely captured in the process of writing! How could this be? Further exploration was the only option. It was then the child sitting closest to the door gently caught my attention and whispered  "Sizzling Starts, Mrs. Pelling! shhhhh".

Our first pupil free day, held at Edwardstown Primary school, provided staff with a fantastic framework for exploring writing. We worked collaboratively to engage in activities that aimed to support the development of the writing process. Staff feedback reflected that they found the training extremely helpful and it is being readily applied in all classrooms throughout our school. Ask your child to share their understanding of a sizzling start if you would like some more information about this dynamic approach.