Interactive Writing

Stronger Practice Hub Event

Interactive Writing is an evidence-informed approach that supports children at the earliest stages of their writing journey. Aligned with the DfE’s Best Start in Life vision and Writing Framework, it recognises the importance of high-quality interactions, language development and shared thinking in building strong foundations for writing.

This session will explore the EEF’s approach to Interactive Writing, where educator and child work together through a purposeful back-and-forth conversation to create a message that can be written and shared. Through this collaborative process, children develop confidence as writers and mark-makers while strengthening their oral language, communication and early literacy skills.

Participants will explore how Interactive Writing can motivate young children to see themselves as writers, while supporting the development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin later successful writing. Using evidence-informed strategies, practitioners will consider how to make writing meaningful, engaging and accessible for all children.

Participants will:

• Understand the principles of Interactive Writing.
• Explore how talk and shared thinking support early writing development.
• Consider how meaningful writing opportunities can motivate young writers and mark-makers.

Reflect on evidence-informed approaches that strengthen children’s language, literacy and confidence as writers