Sparking confidence
in writing.
I’m Rachel Shipley, a qualified primary school teacher from England with over 20 years’ experience. I specialise in helping children develop clear, accurate writing through structured, supportive lessons.
Each lesson focuses on:
• strong sentence structure
• accurate grammar
• ambitious, precise vocabulary
• confident, independent writing
Lessons follow the English National Curriculum and are carefully structured to ensure calm, steady progress.
Ideal for children learning English as an additional language or those who need extra support with writing.
Many children can speak English confidently but find writing difficult – this is the gap I help to close.
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Lessons are focused, calm and planned to ensure steady progress following the English National Curriculum.
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- Clear Learning Goals – Every lesson has clear writing goals
- Calm, Structured Lessons – Planned for steady, focused progress
- Personalised Teaching – Lessons adapted to your child's level and needs
- Parent Updates – Regular updates on your child's progress and next steps
- UK Qualified Teacher – Over 20 years' experience teaching in UK primary schools
- Strong Foundations – Grammar, spelling and writing taught step by step
A simple way to help children spot common spelling patterns in English.
“ai” is usually used in the middle of words:
rain • train • snail
“ay” is usually used at the end of words:
play • day • stay
“a-e” is a split digraph that makes the long vowel sound say its name:
make • cake • snake
Can your child spot the pattern?
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Year 1 Spelling Tip: oi or oy?
A simple spelling pattern that can help children feel more confident with reading and writing.
“oi” is usually used in the middle of words:
coin • join • spoil • point
“oy” is usually used at the end of words:
boy • toy • enjoy • annoy
English spelling does not always follow the rules perfectly, but noticing patterns like this helps children become stronger spellers over time.
Can your child think of any more oi and oy words?
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OI or OY? 💡
At the end of many words, the ‘oi’ sound is spelled ‘oy’.
toy, boy, enjoy
A quick phonics tip to help children build spelling confidence in KS1 and early writing ✨
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