EYFS Child Development Guidance

EYFS Child Development Guidance: Early Writing Pathway

This focused guidance supports practitioners in understanding and strengthening children’s development in early writing across the EYFS. Designed to align with child development principles, it provides clear, practical direction to help adults recognise progression and respond effectively to children’s individual needs.

The pack includes:

• Early Writing Pathway: Composition Guidance – explores how children develop their ability to generate, organise, and express ideas, with practical strategies to support oral composition and purposeful writing.
• Early Writing Pathway: Transcription Guidance – outlines the key skills involved in transcription, including mark-making, letter formation, and spelling, alongside approaches to build confidence and accuracy.

Ideal for busy practitioners, this concise yet impactful resource supports high-quality teaching, informed assessment, and inclusive practice - helping all children build strong foundations for writing success.

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