Elevate introduces creative writing techniques in small, manageable steps, helping students explore and apply these techniques progressively. Unlike Success and Primary Practice, which focus on composition structure and exam-aligned formats, Elevate encourages creativity by linking writing skills to thematic topics, such as suspense or descriptive imagery, to make writing more engaging and relevant.

Not at all. Elevate integrates vocabulary-building activities into its lessons, ensuring students learn new words and use them effectively in their writing. While the programme is not grammar-intensive, it reinforces proper sentence construction and encourages children to write with clarity and creativity.

Elevate focuses on building foundational writing skills, enabling students to create high-quality compositions, but its approach differs from Success and Primary Practice, which focus more on completing multiple full compositions per term. Instead of writing entire compositions in a single lesson, Elevate uses a progressive approach where students write shorter, focused pieces-such as story introductions, climaxes, or individual paragraphs. This method allows students to master specific techniques step by step before combining them into a complete composition.

Though writing in Success and Primary Practice provides repetition and familiarity, helping students reinforce the narrative structure and develop fluency, Elevate offers a different kind of benefit. Writing short pieces over time can be more engaging and less overwhelming for young students, particularly those who may find long-form writing tasks daunting. By focusing on smaller chunks of writing, Elevate encourages frequent success and a sense of achievement, which has been shown to increase motivation. Research has shown that students who experience a sense of competence through regular, manageable tasks are more motivated to continue learning.

No, Elevate is designed to progressively develop creative writing skills, starting with simple techniques and building complexity as students grow. It is suitable for children at various skill levels, including those who may need extra support with writing.

Yes, many parents choose to enrol their children in both programmes because they complement each other. Success and Primary Practice focus on overall English proficiency and exam-readiness, while Elevate hones creative writing and storytelling skills.

Absolutely. Elevate is designed to nurture writing confidence by breaking down complex skills into manageable steps. The hands-on, engaging activities also create a positive and supportive learning environment for children who may feel intimidated by writing.

Elevate uses gamified activities, interactive storytelling, and STEAM-inspired themes to make writing fun and engaging. By incorporating hands-on activities and imaginative contexts, it keeps students excited to learn and apply writing techniques.