We improve literacy outcomes in schools.
Backed by decades of classroom practice and a national network of Talk for Writing Centres.
Online training with Pie Corbett - January 2027
Learn how to develop greater depth writers at KS2 with Pie Corbett and Jamie Thomas. Discover practical strategies to help young writers in your class achieve greater depth.
Inspiring Creative Writers
Pie Corbett and Jamie Thomas’s new book is a guide to planning Talk for Writing units of work. It is available to order NOW.
Online Course - Intro to Talk for Writing in Years 1 to 6 - January 2027
This training provides a coherent system for teaching writing across Years 1 to 6 using the Talk for Writing approach. Packed with practical strategies to develop confident, independent writers.
The Book of Dragons by Pie and Melanie Corbett
The Book of Dragons is packed with model texts and ideas for how writing models can be used in the classroom to inspire shared and independent writing.
Visit a Talk for Writing Centre
There are Talk for Writing Centres all over the England which you can visit to see the process in action. To find upcoming dates near you, view the listings directly below.
Photos for Writing
Photos for Writing is a 21-page guide explaining the basics of using photos to stimulate writing. Available to download for free.
Upcoming Talk for Writing School events
Attend an event at a Talk for Writing School to learn more about using the TfW approach and see it in action in the classroom.
Events
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Open Morning
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Wetherby Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West YorkshireSt John’s Catholic Specialist School, Wetherby ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Prices are per person. How to book this event Contact Nicola Slorach at [email protected] to book or enquire.
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Open Morning
St. Matthew’s CE Primary, Birmingham Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, West MidlandsSt Matthew's C E Primary School, Birmingham ℹ️ Learn more about this school » This Open Morning has been designed for school leaders who want to improve writing within their school. The morning will include: • Observe the teaching of Talk for Writing in both KS1 and KS2.• Look at children’s books and classroom environments.• Speak to leaders, teachers and ...
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Open Morning
Britannia Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk 211-227, Britannia Road, Ipswich, SuffolkBritannia Primary School, Ipswich ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Our open mornings involve: Demonstrating teaching and learning through TfW in the classroom with children. A chance to look at books and outcomes We will discuss and share our school TfW overview Provide opportunities to talk to our senior leadership about the implementation and impact of TfW Prices are ...
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Open Day – Fiction
Front Lawn Primary Academy, Havant, Hampshire Broadmere Ave, Leigh Park, Havant, HampshireFront Lawn Primary Academy, Havant, Hampshire ℹ️ Learn more about this school » We are happy to welcome individuals or teams for either a full day (£140) or a half day (£75). The morning session is an open morning with a chance to view lessons and teaching. The full day then extends into the training and school support in ...
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Open Morning
Selby Community Primary, North Yorkshire Flaxley Road, Selby, North YorkshireSelby Community School, Yorkshire ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Classroom visits to see Talk for Writing in action Opportunities to speak with staff and pupils Insight into the impact of Talk for Writing on writing outcomes Practical ideas to take back to your own setting Ideas for supporting pupils with SEND through Talk for Writing Whether you are ...
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KS1 and KS2 Open Morning & Planning Workshop in PM
Penn Wood Primary, Slough, Berkshire Penn Road, Slough, BerkshirePenn Wood Primary, Slough ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Cost: Morning only- £80 Full Day - £150 per person Dates: Tuesday 10 November 2026 - Event Details here - BOOK HERE Wednesday 10 March 2027 - Event Details here - BOOK HERE
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