The Writing Framework (July 2025) emphasises the importance of progressive development and handwriting as a key transcription skill for fluent and legible writing.

• Delivering ready to write routines - fun activities support fine and gross motor skills’ development, and correct sitting position and pencil grip for handwriting.

• Providing options to teach unjoined letters before introducing joined writing - teachers can choose to start with a printed, pre-cursive or cursive font to establish correct letter formation.

• Ensuring consistency through a whole school approach - Letter-join’s series of lesson planners and resources for each year group support handwriting targets from Early Years to the end of Key Stage Two.

• Offering a blend of traditional and digital resources - animations, worksheets, dictation exercises, online games and activities are included to support regular handwriting practice and reinforce letter formation and joins.

• Supporting inclusive education with adaptable resources - Letter-join’s resources are ideal for left-handed learners and children with dyslexia, and the Letter-join Handwriting Recovery Programme provides structured support for pupils who find handwriting challenging.

• Presenting clear progression guidance with exemplifications of expected handwriting standards - visual examples support and encourage skills development.

• Helping to reduce the cognitive load when writing - through frequent and consistent practice, pupils are enabled to develop automaticity and focus on their writing content.

In summary, Letter-join provides a comprehensive and adaptable handwriting scheme that directly addresses the DfE’s guidance by prioritising foundational skills and progressive development, ensuring effective handwriting instruction which is aligned with current educational priorities.