Table of Contents

What is greater depth writing? - Adam Bushnell
Developing deeper writing in EYFS and KS1 through a play-based approach - Angela Gill
Developing deeper writing in KS1 through the use of high-quality picture books - Megan Stephenson
Deeper writing at KS2 - Adam Bushnell
Developing understanding of language and deeper writing - David Waugh
Non-fiction writing - Kate Allott
Deeper writing through writing for children - Dan Hughes
Deeper writing through drama - Christina Castling
Deeper writing for EAL pupils - Kulwinder Maude
Engaging pupils through the use of different materials - Lucy M. Davies
Developing reasoning to encourage deeper writing - Michaela Oliver
Using classic texts to develop deeper writing skills - Pam Vennart
Reporting in science at a deeper level - Catherine Reading
Deeper writing: a creative mastery approach - Lisa Baldwin

About the Author

Adam Bushnell is a full-time author who delivers creative writing workshops in the UK and internationally in both state and private education to all ages.

His books have been selected by the School Library Association for the Boys into Books recom­mended reading list. Previously a teacher, Adam now also delivers CPD to teachers and others working in education on how to inspire writing in the classroom.

Angela Gill is Programme Director for BA Primary Education and subject lead for Primary English at Durham University, working on both UG and PGCE programmes. She is an experienced teacher and worked in primary classrooms for many years before taking up the post at Durham University.


David Waugh is a former deputy headteacher who worked in ITT from 1990 at the University of Hull, where he led the PGCE course and became Head of Department. In 2008 he was appointed as one of two (the other being Wendy) National Strategies Regional Advisers for ITT. He is currently lectures at Durham University. He has published extensively in primary English, as well as developing e-learning resources for National Strategies for English, mathematics and mentoring and coaching. David also writes children’s stories, including The Wishroom, which was written with 45 children from 15 East Durham primary schools and published in 2017.





Rob Smith is the creator and curator of the award-winning website: The Literacy Shed. After a 12-year career as a primary teacher, Rob now delivers writing workshops to students and professional development for teachers across the UK and around the world.