Schofield & Sims

07/10/2026

Handwriting is often taught well in individual classrooms, and differently in every one. A child can meet a new model of the same letter each September, and some of last year's progress quietly goes.

The fix is rarely more practice. It is one shared progression: the same formation, the same joining style and the same vocabulary from Reception to Year 6.

We have set out the ten features worth looking for when you compare handwriting schemes, plus six questions to ask of any sample. Useful whether you are reviewing a scheme or checking the one you already have:

Ten features to look for in a handwriting scheme, from formation and physical foundations to speed, assessment and whole-school consistency.

02/10/2026

Phase six is where phonics turns into spelling.
My Letters and Sounds Phonics Practice Books 9 and 10 help children aged 6 to 7 work on spelling rules, prefixes and suffixes, and word etymology, through carefully structured exercises. The Phase Six Teacher's Guide adds teaching notes and photocopiable resources.

Explore our full range of phonics workbooks: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yNtk10

25/09/2026

Not sure which book is right for your child this year? Our new Home Learning tool shows you, by year group, from Nursery to Year 6: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yCrxX0

13/08/2026

Moving from nursery play to the formal demands of school can be a significant shift for a four-year-old. Our Get Set Literacy workbooks are designed to bridge that gap, building the foundational phonics, reading, and writing skills needed to start Year 1 with confidence.

05/08/2026

Preparing for the 11+ can feel daunting, but starting early with the right foundation makes all the difference.

Our 11+ Study and Practice Books are designed to help children build confidence from day one. Rather than just testing them, these books actually teach the core skills, breaking down every question type with clear, child-friendly explanations, step-by-step techniques, and worked examples.

Explore the full Study and Practice range: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xsNzc0

17/07/2026

Written by tutors, recommended by teachers. Explore the full Schofield & Sims 11+ series: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x0HCS0

07/07/2026

Before you buy a single 11+ book, it helps to know where your child actually is.

Our free online 11+ quiz gives you a quick, honest read on your child's current level, so you start in the right place instead of guessing. A few minutes, no cost, nothing to buy first.

Try it here:

11+ Test Practice : Schofield And Sims - Buy educational workbooks, dictionaries, posters, reading books, homework books, school books, textbooks and more.

09/06/2026

Handwriting is a movement skill. That means consistent practice across the week is more effective than the occasional longer lesson, and it means the order in which skills are taught really matters.

WriteWell is built around that principle, with four cumulative stages taking pupils from letter formation all the way through to fluency and personal style. Find out more in our new FAQ blog:

Considering WriteWell for your school? We answer the questions primary school leaders ask us most about the programme, from structure to assessment.

01/06/2026

In a mixed-age class, you can't give every group your attention at once. The key is making sure that when one group is working independently, they're doing something purposeful, not just keeping busy.

Our new blog looks at how to make that work in practice, including why core skills like mental maths and handwriting need a consistent, structured approach regardless of what else is on the timetable:

Teaching mixed age classes brings real challenges around differentiation, curriculum coverage and time. This practical guide for small primary schools sets out strategies that work, including structured resources to support independent practice in maths and handwriting.

27/05/2026

Thinking about WriteWell for your school? We've put together answers to the questions we hear most from primary teachers and school leaders, covering how the programme is structured, what teaching sessions look like, and how assessment works across the stages. 👉

Considering WriteWell for your school? We answer the questions primary school leaders ask us most about the programme, from structure to assessment.