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 - Raising Standards with the Writing Framework
Make sense of the Writing Framework and discover practical and creative approaches to improving writing across your school.
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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Talk for Reading 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 Morning for KS1 and KS2
West St Leonards Primary Academy, East Sussex Harley Shute Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-seaMulberry West St Leonards, East Sussex ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Join us for an inspiring open morning designed for school leaders, English leads and teachers who would like to gain an insight into the Talk for Writing approach. During the morning, you will explore the core principles of Talk for Writing, including the imitation, innovation and independent ...
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Open Morning
Hallsville Primary School, Newham, London Radland Road, LondonHallsville Primary School, Newham, London ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Our open mornings offer an insight into the Talk for Writing process and are aimed at leaders, however, all teachers are welcome. Delegates will gain an understanding of the three i’s – innovation, imitation and independent application. They will also: See the Talk for Writing programme in action ...
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Open Morning
Polegate Primary School, East Sussex Oakleaf Drive, Polegate, East SussexPolegate Primary School, East Sussex ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Prices are per person. How to book this event Contact Hayley Giggs at [email protected] to book or enquire.
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Open Morning
Sandgate Primary School, Folkestone, Kent Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, KentSandgate Primary School, Folkestone, Kent 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 and school's journey Provide opportunities to talk to our senior leadership about the implementation and impact ...
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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 » Prices are per person. How to book this event Contact Livia Nunes at [email protected] to book or enquire.
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