Handwriting

Children are taught to use a cursive handwriting style adapted from The Handwriting file, Kath Balcombe (1998-2002).

The benefits of teaching cursive script are:

• It helps children’s writing to be clear, fluent legible and fast.
• Having a lead in and out stroke avoids confusion about where to begin letter formation.
• The pencil does not often need to be lifted from the page which reinforces phonic and spelling patterns.