Writing anxiety is one of the most common barriers we see.

Learners may be articulate verbally but freeze when asked to write. They may avoid homework, rush tasks, or shut down completely.

This is not laziness. It is often fear.

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Fear of:

• Getting it wrong

• Being judged

• Running out of time

• Not knowing how to start

• Repeating past negative experiences

At Let’s Go Learning, we address writing anxiety directly through structured, low-pressure teaching.

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Why Writing Feels Overwhelming

Writing requires learners to:

• Generate ideas

• Organise thoughts

• Structure paragraphs

• Monitor spelling and grammar

• Manage working memory

• Sustain attention

For SEND learners, that cognitive load can feel immense.

 

Our Low-Anxiety Writing Framework

We provide:

✔ Clear sentence starters and paragraph models
✔ Verbal rehearsal before writing
✔ Planning templates
✔ Gradual build-up of writing stamina
✔ Draft-first, edit-later approach
✔ Feedback that prioritises strengths

We remove the fear of the blank page by giving learners a clear starting point.

 

GCSE and Exam Support

For older learners, we:

• Teach predictable paragraph structures

• Break exam questions into steps

• Practise timed writing gradually

• Build familiarity to reduce uncertainty

Structure reduces anxiety. Confidence increases output.

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The Outcome

Learners often move from: “I don’t know what to write.” to “I know how to start this.” That shift builds lasting confidence.