- Draw on key messages from the Strong Foundations report and the Writing Framework for Reception to understand what children need to become confident early writers.
- Explore the essential foundations of early writing, including oral language, vocabulary, attention, self regulation, and motor development.
- Strengthen knowledge of early transcriptional skills such as phonics, letter formation, and the purposeful use of dictated sentences to support sound to print understanding.
- Consider developmentally appropriate approaches that move from early mark making to emerging composition and transcription within rich, well sequenced provision.
- Develop the ability to create environments, interactions, and opportunities that nurture motivated learners and build secure, meaningful writing foundations for every child.

This course works well as a standalone session, but for those who joined the 'Get Ready to Write' course previously, it acts as a natural next step—digging deeper into the writing process and how to support children effectively.