At Homefield, we are developing pride in our work and high standards of presentation. We use the Penpals scheme for teaching handwriting starting in Reception through to Year 6. The scheme provides us with a consistent approach and a clear progression through five developmental stages:

• Physical preparation for handwriting
• Securing correct letter formation
• Beginning to create joins between letters
• Securing joins and practising speed and fluency
• Developing a personal style.

In the "Penpals Scope and Sequence" document below you will be able to see the sequence that handwriting is taught at Homefield.  The correct formation for letters, numbers and joins at our school is in our "Penpals Information for Parents" document also below.