A writing confidence intervention for reluctant and anxious writers
Designed for SEND and mixed-ability classrooms, Writing Champions supports pupils who struggle to get ideas onto the page or lose confidence when writing feels over-corrected too early.
The intervention is teacher-led, low pressure, and structured to unlock voice first — so confidence and technical accuracy can follow.
About Us
Writing Champions also supports confident and enthusiastic writers, and works with families who want to nurture a love of writing beyond the classroom.
Schools typically engage Writing Champions as a writing confidence intervention, while families access our courses and resources independently.
Why Writing Champions works
Writing Champions was developed in response to a common classroom challenge: pupils who have ideas but struggle to get them onto the page — often losing confidence when writing is corrected too early.
Our approach prioritises voice before accuracy, giving children permission to write freely first, so confidence, fluency and technical skill can develop in the right order.
The intervention is:
• structured and repeatable
• grounded in classroom practice
• accessible for SEND and mixed-ability groups
• designed to reduce pressure on both pupils and teachers
Writing Champions can be used as a focused writing confidence intervention, while also supporting pupils who enjoy writing and want to develop their creativity further.
Our Services
For Schools
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A structured 6-week intervention for reluctant and anxious writers in Years 3–6. Designed for SEND and mixed-ability groups. Teacher-led, low pressure, and easy to implement.
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Ready-to-use writing resources aligned to the KS2 curriculum. Ideal for whole-class teaching, interventions, or enrichment.
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Practical training to support teachers and TAs in delivering writing confidence approaches effectively across the classroom.
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Ongoing access to Writing Champions resources, with new materials added throughout the year.
For Parents
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Simple, practical learning packs sent each week to reinforce skills and keep children engaged at home.
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Join our community to receive resources, guidance, and ongoing support for your child’s learning journey.
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Limited availability. Designed for children who benefit from personalised writing support.
Try the Writing Champions Intervention
A low-risk pilot for schools
Schools can trial Writing Champions through a short, structured pilot designed for reluctant and anxious writers in Years 3–6.
The pilot:
• runs for 6 weeks
• is teacher- or TA-led
• requires minimal preparation
• works well for SEND and mixed-ability groups
• fits alongside existing literacy provision
There is no obligation to continue beyond the pilot.
Schools use the pilot to reduce writing avoidance, increase stamina, and help pupils transfer ideas more confidently into written work.
How the Writing Champions Intervention works
Writing Champions is built around a simple but powerful principle: confidence comes before correctness.
Many reluctant writers struggle not because they lack ideas, but because writing feels high-pressure too early. Our intervention creates the conditions for pupils to write freely first, so structure, accuracy and stamina can develop in the right order.
The Writing Confidence Intervention:
• runs over 6 weeks
• is teacher- or TA-led
• requires minimal preparation
• works well for SEND and mixed-ability groups
Sessions use humour, imaginative prompts and clear scaffolding to help pupils:
• generate ideas more easily
• write for longer without freezing
• develop confidence in their own voice
• re-engage with classroom writing
Schools typically use the intervention as a focused SEND or inclusion support, or as a bridge back into whole-class writing.
Families also use Writing Champions resources independently to support writing confidence at home.
Meet the Director
Meet the Director
Damisi Johnson
Damisi is a writer and poet and has published several pieces of poetry and short stories in literary magazines.
After completing the writing for children's course at Faber & Faber in 2015, Damisi decided to start Writing Champions. In designing the syllabus, she brought her creative writing expertise, consulted with English teachers and also drew on her own personal experience of trying to encourage her daughter, who was a reluctant writer, to enjoy writing for pleasure. In her spare time, when she is not busy chasing after her children, she loves to travel and can often be found hiding somewhere with a book.
Damisi was a winner of the London Writers Award, 2025 (Children and YA Category).
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Here’s What Parents Had to Say…
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We have been using Writing Champions as an after school club this half term and are extremely impressed. The children are really enjoying the club and the bubbling noise of excitement can be heard across the school! It is lovely to see so many children engaged in creative writing. We will definitely be using Writing Champions in the future.
Ms Poynter, Literacy Lead
Scotts Park Primary School
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Taylor absolutely loves to write, especially short stories and your classes have helped enhance her vocabulary and creativity. Your classes have given her the confidence to share her short stories with family and friends, whereas before she felt her work wasn’t good enough. We all agree her expression, use of similes and content have greatly improved and it is a pleasure to read her work.
Kelly
Red Hill school
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As a parent I have been really impressed by the careful planning and structured approach taken to the sessions. An outline of what will be covered in class is shared with parents at the beginning of term which is very helpful. The tutors are well engaged and always at hand to provide feedback at the end of the sessions. I also liked the certificate (or bookmark!) of achievement given to the children at the end of the term which makes them proud of the work they have done and the new skills learnt.
La Fontaine School
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My son was a reluctant writer and reluctant reader before attending the creative writing sessions. After a term at Writing Champions, I have seen his interest in reading improve. He has even spontaneously picked up a pen and paper to write his own stories!
Mrs Rana
La Fontaine School
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My child really enjoys Writing Champions. She comes home enthusiastic about the sessions and having produced some wonderfully imaginative stories in various styles. I can really see the progress she is making and confidence growing. I also appreciate the easy and efficient online booking system and the clear communications from Writing Champions.
Fay
La Fontaine School
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Writing Champions have been running a creative writing club at our school now for two terms and it has been a very positive experience for all involved. The club is well organised and run by engaging staff members. The school has not had to be involved with any of the club admin and can fully rely on the team to ensure that it runs smoothly each week. The children who have attended so far have been excited about attending the club and full of praise for Miles who runs our sessions. It has been lovely to see some of our less confident writers have the opportunity to express themselves through their creative writing and expand upon their own ideas week by week.
Ms Harman, Literacy lead
St Nicholas School
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I really liked the sessions. The teacher was nice and supportive and was one of the best I ever had. The lessons were fun and imaginative. One of the best clubs I've ever been to.
Eva, Year 5
John Ball Primary School
We’re proud to be Artmark’s partner
Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools and education settings, awarded by Arts Council England, recognising their commitment to high-quality arts and cultural education. You can find out more about Artsmark at www.artsmark.org.uk.
Writing Champions is proud to be an Artsmark Partner, supporting schools and education settings on their Artsmark journey.
We offer education settings that are working towards, or currently hold an Artsmark Award, and a 10% discount on our regular prices.
We also tailor our learning outcomes to the specific needs of each school and the agreed-upon topic area.
To find out how Writing Champions can support your Artsmark journey, contact us at writingchampionsuk@gmail.com or on 07796921259.
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