A National CPD Programme with David Didau
Webinar Series + In-Person Training + Year-Long Support
Transform Writing from KS3 to KS4 — One Sentence at a Time
The Couch to 5K Writing programme offers a clear, progressive approach to writing instruction that prepares every student — not just the most able — for the demands of GCSE.
Through live webinars, in-person training days, and a year-long CPD package, David Didau will guide your school or trust through a complete rethink of how writing is taught, practised, and mastered.
What the Programme Includes
Live Webinar Series
- A structured sequence of online sessions covering:
- The theory and evidence behind C25k
- Sentence-level mastery and deliberate practice
- Embedding writing progression into your curriculum
- Supporting weaker writers without lowering the bar
- Interactive Q&A and planning discussions
In-Person Training Events (optional add-on or MAT-wide booking)
- Deep-dive days focusing on:
- Practical classroom strategies
- Curriculum mapping
- Planning and feedback moderation
- Subject-specific writing adaptations
- Led by David Didau and the C25k team
K25k Curriculum Toolkit
- Full access to:
- Over 100 sentence-level objectives
- Pupil-friendly grammar guidance
- Retrieval quizzes and modelling sequences
- Model paragraphs and long-term planning templates
Year-Long CPD and Mentoring
- Monthly follow-up sessions (remote)
- Implementation clinics
- Tailored support for your school or department
- Access to the C25k cohort network for resource sharing and collaboration
Certification and Leadership Pathway
- Opportunities for in-school leadership of writing
- Support to embed C25k across your curriculum and staff team