Talk for Writing is a teaching framework that raises standards and accelerates progress.
ONLINE training
In September 2025, we will be running introductory Talk for Writing training for EYs, KS1 and KS2 online. Places are available to book now.
NEW 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.
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.
Talk for Reading - September 2025
Join Jamie Thomas and Dean Thompson for four online twilight sessions taking you step-by-step through the Talk for Reading process and how to develop it in your school.
Creating Storytellers and Writers book
Creating Storytellers and Writers is the key text you need in order to get started with Talk for Writing in your primary school and comes with access to 38 online video clips.
Photos for Writing
Photos for Writing is a 21-page guide explaining the basics of using photos to stimulate writing.
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.
Talk for Reading Open Morning
Briar Hill Primary School, Northampton Thorn Hill, NorthamptonBriar Hill Primary School, Northampton ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Spend the morning at Briar Hill and have a tour, see learning in action, outcomes in books, the school environment, talk to teachers, and hear from the team about the impact Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading has had, and could have in your school. You ...
Open Morning
Glenwood Primary School, Belfast 4-22 Upper Riga Street, BelfastGlenwood Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland 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 ...
Open Morning
Briar Hill Primary School, Northampton Thorn Hill, NorthamptonBriar Hill Primary School, Northampton ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Spend the morning at Briar Hill and have a tour, see learning in action, outcomes in books, the school environment, talk to teachers, and hear from the team about the impact Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading has had, and could have in your school. You ...
Open Morning
Glenwood Primary School, Belfast 4-22 Upper Riga Street, BelfastGlenwood Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland 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 ...
Talk for Reading Open Morning
Briar Hill Primary School, Northampton Thorn Hill, NorthamptonBriar Hill Primary School, Northampton ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Spend the morning at Briar Hill and have a tour, see learning in action, outcomes in books, the school environment, talk to teachers, and hear from the team about the impact Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading has had, and could have in your school. You ...
Open Morning
The Parkside School, Norwich College Road, Norwich, NorfolkThe Parkside School, Norwich ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Prices are per person. How to book this event Contact Debbie Collinson at talk4writing@parksidemail.co.uk to book or enquire.
Early Years Open Morning
Penn Wood Primary, Slough, Berkshire Penn Road, Slough, BerkshirePenn Wood Primary, Slough ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Cost: £75 per person How to book this event To book, please contact Dawn Pauffley on dawn_pauffley@pennwood.slough.sch.uk.
Open Morning
The Parkside School, Norwich College Road, Norwich, NorfolkThe Parkside School, Norwich ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Prices are per person. How to book this event Contact Debbie Collinson at talk4writing@parksidemail.co.uk to book or enquire.
Open Morning
Briar Hill Primary School, Northampton Thorn Hill, NorthamptonBriar Hill Primary School, Northampton ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Spend the morning at Briar Hill and have a tour, see learning in action, outcomes in books, the school environment, talk to teachers, and hear from the team about the impact Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading has had, and could have in your school. You ...
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: £75 per person How to book this event To book, please contact Dawn Pauffley on dawn_pauffley@pennwood.slough.sch.uk.
Talk for Reading Open Morning
Briar Hill Primary School, Northampton Thorn Hill, NorthamptonBriar Hill Primary School, Northampton ℹ️ Learn more about this school » Spend the morning at Briar Hill and have a tour, see learning in action, outcomes in books, the school environment, talk to teachers, and hear from the team about the impact Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading has had, and could have in your school. You ...
Open Morning
Glenwood Primary School, Belfast 4-22 Upper Riga Street, BelfastGlenwood Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland 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 ...