Empowering teachers with effective strategies to nurture confident, creative, and skilled writers in the classroom.
Our Big Write and VCOP Teacher Training Programme – Level 1 is designed to provide educators with a practical understanding of how to develop strong writing skills among students through structured, engaging, and purposeful approaches. This training introduces teachers to the principles of Big Write and the VCOP framework (Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers, and Punctuation), equipping them with tools to transform writing instruction into an inspiring learning experience.
Teachers will be introduced to the concept and philosophy of Big Write, an approach that encourages children to think, discuss, plan, and write independently with confidence. The training explores how structured writing opportunities can enhance creativity, critical thinking, and language development.
Participants will gain a detailed understanding of VCOP, a proven strategy for improving writing quality:
Teachers will learn how to embed these elements naturally into everyday classroom practice.
By the end of the programme, teachers will have:
This training is ideal for educators seeking innovative and impactful ways to strengthen writing instruction and inspire students to become confident, expressive writers.