This dynamic and thought-provoking  session led by Jan Dubiel and Helen Battelley (two leading voices in early childhood education and development) is designed to challenge assumptions and interrogate widespread practices around early writing, particularly in light of the recent DfE Writing Framework. Drawing on the latest evidence from wider ECEC experts and grounded in the latest research, we’ll explore what truly supports children’s writing readiness, not just at the table, but from the ground up and with an awareness of how the transcriptional and the compositional effectively combine.

Expect to leave with practical strategies, greater clarity on developmental expectations, and the confidence to advocate for approaches that honour how children grow, move, and learn.