Knowledge & skills
Progression spine
The knowledge and skills children should hold and be able to demonstrate by the end of each stage in Handwriting. Each strand runs from the earliest years through Stage 5.
Motor & grip
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| UKG | Tripod grip established; can sustain a short writing task. |
Formation
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| UKG | All letters and digits formed correctly. |
| Grade 2 | Letters consistently sized and seated on the line. |
Fluency
| By end of | Children can… |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | Joins most letters. |
| Grade 5 | Writes in a fluent, personal joined hand at appropriate speed. |