Handwriting
At Ramsey Manor, we recognise handwriting as a vital life skill that supports both literacy development and communication.
Our goal is to ensure every student develops a fluent, legible, and confident handwriting style that they can use effectively across all subjects.
A Scheme Designed for Our Students
Our handwriting instruction is based on a specialised scheme designed and developed by our dedicated Subject Leader for English, Writing. This ensures that our teaching is perfectly tailored to the developmental stages and specific needs of our students.
This bespoke approach guarantees:
- Consistency: A clear, progressive pathway from Year 1 to Year 4.
- Skill Progression: Focused instruction on correct letter formation, spacing, size and pencil grip, moving seamlessly into a joined style.
- Expertise: The scheme reflects the latest research and best practices, integrated with the deep professional knowledge of our Subject Leader.
Why Handwriting Matters
We aim for more than just neatness. By teaching handwriting systematically, we help students:
- Improve Writing Speed: Developing fluency allows students to focus on the content and quality of their writing, rather than the mechanical process.
- Boost Confidence: Achieving a neat, flowing script instills pride and confidence in their work.
- Support Reading: Research suggests a link between the physical act of writing letters and stronger letter recognition and reading skills.
Early Years handwriting style
Years 1 to 4 handwriting style
