Get the training, resources and assessment support to address the specific needs of your students.
Build a consistent writing approach across classrooms with clear assessment insights.
55,000 teachers5,650 schools 2,800,000 students
A proven approach to writing that
works for every student, every teacher and every school.
For over 20 years, Seven Steps has helped schools improve writing by teaching the skills
that make writing engaging, persuasive and creative – one Step at a time.
Students write with more skill and enthusiasm. Teachers know exactly what to focus on.
School leaders see consistent, measurable progress across every classroom.
Why Seven Steps transforms writing
Seven Steps is a research-based and curriculum-aligned approach that breaks writing down into seven key techniques used by professional authors.
Students focus on one Step at a time, which helps them understand, practise and master each skill before they write a whole text.
Taking small, manageable steps builds students’ confidence and makes writing fun and achievable for all ability levels.
And because our AI assessment tool marks against these same techniques – not just spelling and grammar – teachers always know which Step to teach next, with the resources to teach it straight away.
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Proven pedagogy meets AI assessment
We’ve spent over 20 years perfecting the art of teaching writing – breaking it down into the authorial techniques that make writing genuinely engaging and creative.
Now we’ve built an AI-powered assessment tool aligned to those techniques.
Instead of simply marking, it spots which writing techniques students are using well and where they need support.
Upload student writing and the tool pinpoints the learning gaps, then links straight to the resources that fix them. No prior Seven Steps knowledge needed.
It doesn’t replace teacher judgement. It supports it.
Consistently recognised for our impact on writing in Australian schools.
I’m overjoyed with the writing outcomes and it’s amazing to see students so engaged. The support this program offers is just outstanding. You’ve inspired me to be a better teacher!
~ Mellisa, Classroom Teacher
Warragul North Primary School
Writing success for your whole school
Get a tailored package of training, resources and support designed to build consistent, confident writing in every classroom.
- Customised to your school’s size, structure and priorities
- Delivered by expert presenters – face-to-face or online
- AI assessment insights that show teachers what to teach next
- A shared language for writing across every year level and classroom
- Consistency you can see – in teaching, in student work, in your NAPLAN data
We absolutely love this program. It has transformed writing in our school. My teachers are actually excited about teaching writing now. Thank you!
~ Deb Featherby, Literacy Coordinator
Nazareth Catholic College
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Seven Steps?
Seven Steps to Writing Success is a research-based writing program that helps teachers rapidly boost their students’ confidence, enthusiasm and ability to write. Students reading comprehension and oral language skills also improve which boost literacy outcomes.
Learn more about the Seven Steps approach here.
What’s the best way to get started with the Seven Steps?
The best place to start is our AI assessment tool – upload some student writing and it will show you exactly which techniques your students need to work on next, with the teaching resources ready to go. No prior knowledge needed.
Prefer to see it in action first? Book a demo and we’ll walk you through everything in 30 minutes.
Or dive straight in with Step 2: Sizzling Starts – it’s free, easy to teach and a brilliant way to see Seven Steps working in your classroom immediately. Get started here.
Do we need to know Seven Steps to get started?
Not at all. Our AI assessment tool identifies which authorial techniques your students need to work on and links directly to the teaching resources that address them. The tool shows you the way – no prior knowledge needed. Book a demo to find out more.
Are the Seven Steps suitable for my year level?
The Seven Steps program is designed to improve writing at any age or stage. Our strategies and resources are easily adapted for use with pre-writers, secondary school students and all ages in between.
How do we use Seven Steps with other programs?
Unlike many other writing programs, Seven Steps focuses on the authorial side of writing. We approach the creative side of writing in a structured way that teaches students critical thinking strategies about writing: what to say, how to say it, when to make certain decisions, and how to engage and hold a reader’s attention.
You can easily use Seven Steps alongside programs that focus on other aspects of writing, such as grammar and spelling. Learn more about how Seven Steps complements other literacy programs here.
Does Seven Steps align with the Australian or State Curriculum?
Yes, Seven Steps resources are aligned to the Australian Curriculum: English, the NSW English Syllabus and the Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0.
Learn more here.
I’m not in Australia. How can I get started with the Seven Steps?
Many international schools are using the Seven Steps already and we’d love to bring the Seven Steps to you! Simply contact our office on [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.