From the Inclusion Department Talk 4 Writing is a great way to help children who struggle with learning

Talk for Writing (T4W) is a unique approach to teaching writing that has proven to be particularly effective for children on our inclusion register and who require additional support. T4W involves three stages: imitation, innovation, and invention. This approach has been widely used in schools across the world to enhance children's storytelling and writing skills. T4W helps to bring stories alive for Inclusion children.

Often our Inclusion students face challenges in communication, language, and processing information, which can make it problematic for them to understand and express their ideas effectively. Talk for Writing is an approach that is particularly beneficial for these children because it allows them to explore and express their thoughts and ideas through a creative and structured process

In addition to the three stages, T4W also includes a range of activities that can help to bring stories alive for children. These activities include drama, role-play, drawing, and other creative techniques. By engaging in these activities, our inclusion students can explore the story in a more interactive and dynamic way. They can also develop their social and emotional skills through collaborating with their peers.

Encourage your child to talk to you about their Talk for Writing work and help them in coming up with actions to represent words. Model having fun with creating stories. Use ‘speech to text’ for them to begin to create their own stories, particularly as innovators and then inventors