Wicked Writers: Be the Change is back. Earlier this year, our research found that children and young people’s enjoyment of writing and daily writing habits are at an all-time low, meaning that 7 in 10 (71.3%) are missing out on the associated benefits to their writing skills, critical thinking skills, confidence, creativity and wellbeing. Having the opportunity to take part in writing competitions can have a positive impact on children’s motivation to write and their enjoyment of it. With more than a quarter of 11-year-olds leaving primary school last year unable to write at the expected level for their age, inspiring pupils through competitions like Wicked Writers: Be the Change is more important than ever. In partnership with Wicked Active Learning, this annual persuasive writing competition inspired by the themes of Wicked the stage musical, gives young people ages 9-14 a voice to write about what they’re passionate about. This year the theme is local change, and pupils have a chance to win class tickets to see Wicked on stage, receive book bundles and have their work published in an anthology. In the previous year of the competition, we received an amazing 1600 entries and teachers told us that the competition improved pupils’ writing enjoyment, confidence and their motivation. Entries open on 13 January and you can now register to get the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/eN3Xqhbi
