The DfE's Writing Framework, published in July 2025, provides evidence-based guidance on enhancing writing instruction from Reception through to Key Stage 2. It aims to help schools meet National Curriculum expectations and foster a love of writing among pupils. In this session, Ross Young will provide an overview of the framework's key components, followed by critique and reflections. There will also be ample opportunity for questions and discussion.
Ross Young is the founder of The Writing For Pleasure Centre and co-author of How To Teach Writing; Writing For Pleasure: Theory, Research & Practice; The Science Of Teaching Primary Writing; Motivating Writing Teaching and Getting Children Up & Running As Writers: Lessons For EYFS-KS1 Teachers.
He is a PhD researcher with the National Literacy Trust at the University Of Edinburgh’s Literacy Lab, investigating the writing lives of children and young people. He also holds a master’s degree in applied linguistics in education.
As a passionate writer-teacher, Ross now works across the UK and internationally, helping teachers and schools develop extraordinary young writers.
He helps convene The United Kingdom Literacy Association's Teaching Writing Special Interest Research Group.
Ross was the lead researcher on 'What is it Writing For Pleasure teachers do that makes the difference?' He has advised the Department for Education in England, the National Literacy Trust and Education Scotland. His work continues to focus on the learning and teaching of young writers and is informed by his ongoing collaboration with classroom teachers and early years educators.
