Access to books; extensive daily reading; high quality book talk; literacy levels of parents (particularly mother); genetic predispositions. Basically nature x nurture stuff.

I didn’t see that. Useful to see. A though not ideal findings!

My daughter’s (now 17) best school artwork is at home at the moment and it is a treat!

Sorry - I’m not understanding? The link font?

Thanks for the lovely feedback!

My formative judgement would be they are no longer overwhelmed by extended writing, hence the gradual remove of PEAL. It is pretty much the point of scaffolding in all learning for all children.

Generalisations that we should leave scaffolds in place in case of emotional distress could disempower teachers from making sensitive, formative judgements about the children they teach. I reckon they may as likely lower expectations rather than support the emotions of students who struggle.