What we can learn from gifted and talented writers:

• Able pupils who are not able writers need to be enabled
• All writers need good writing models
• Preparatory quality talk should precede writing
• Gauging appropriate and timely intervention
• Using assessment in a more focused way
• Following quality preparation, space and quiet should be provided for contemplation/reflection
• Writers require resources/modelling capable of bringing about improved and controlled writing
• Teachers' subject knowledge and analytical skills have to be of the highest order
• All writers of whatever ability need and are entitled to appropriate support
• Pupils can benefit from awareness of structured textual approaches more than standard 'frames'
• Developing writers can benefit greatly from trusted/regular audiences e.g. writing partners.