Writing success across your whole school
A shared writing framework every teacher, year level and student can use. Seven techniques, one common language.
Writing improvement that builds year after year.
Give your whole team the training, tools and support to teach writing with confidence. From graduates to experienced staff.
Classrooms full of ideas, energy and great writing.
AI-powered assessment tracks every student across every class. Consistent data for planning, reporting and NAPLAN.
Evidence of impact you can actually see.
A better way to teach writing, schoolwide.
When every teacher uses the same proven framework, momentum builds naturally.
Students carry the same skills from year to year. Assessment works with teaching, not against it.
For over 20 years, Seven Steps has helped more than 5,000 schools improve writing outcomes through a clear, research-based approach.
Now, we have combined that proven pedagogy with AI-powered assessment that shows teachers exactly what to teach next.
The difference a whole-school approach makes
Vanessa Blythe is a school principal in Western Australia who has implemented Seven Steps across multiple schools.
Hear what changed for her teachers, her students – and her results.
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Built for whole-school momentum
Seven Steps breaks writing into clear, teachable techniques, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and state syllabuses – so students build skills one step at a time.
That’s what makes it work across a whole school. Every teacher uses the same language. Every student builds on the same foundation, year after year.
Now, with AI-powered assessment, the picture becomes even clearer.
Student writing is assessed against the same techniques teachers are trained in – giving your team clear direction on what to teach next and giving you visibility across every classroom.
See what every student needs next – in minutes
Our AI-powered writing assessment tool helps teachers assess writing faster and more consistently, while keeping their professional judgement at the centre.
See how the AI works alongside training and resources to support your whole school.
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Better writing outcomes, your way
Every school is different – your team, your students and your goals all matter.
We’ll work with you to combine the right mix of training, resources and ongoing support, all designed to improve writing across every classroom.
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What’s included …
MEMBERSHIP
Everything teachers need, all in one place
Every teacher in your school gets full access to Teacher Hub – where assessment, training and classroom resources work together.
- AI-powered writing assessment
- On-demand training for every Step
- Hundreds of classroom-ready resources
- NAPLAN revision resources and Read to Write units
Assess student writing in minutes, identify strengths and gaps and see exactly what to teach next – with linked lessons and ready-to-go resources.
TRAINING
Engaging, expert-led training for your whole team
A live training experience that energises your team and builds confidence in teaching writing. One of our presenters will come to your school or train all your teachers online at a time that suits you. Our workshops include:
- Workshop One introduces the Seven Steps through a highly engaging, hands-on session led by our expert presenter
- Workshop Two: Putting It All Together helps teachers deepen their practice and embed the approach across different text types
- Beginner Writers is dedicated training for Foundation to Year 2 teachers
Teachers don’t just learn the approach. They experience it, practise it and leave ready to use it straight away.
PRINTED RESOURCES
Bring the approach to life in every classroom
Give every teacher practical, ready-to-use materials that reinforce the Seven Steps approach every day.
- Writing manuals for narrative, persuasive and informative texts – with clear theory, lesson ideas and classroom activities.
- Posters that keep key writing concepts visible and consistent across classrooms
- Fun, colourful stamps to recognise and reinforce student writing success
These tools help embed a shared language and make the approach stick.
ONGOING SUPPORT
We’re with you through the rollout
- whole school implementation sessions
- expert coaching to support your team
- classroom modelling and live lessons
- refreshers sessions to keep momentum going over time.
Free Leadership Writing Audit
Nine questions every school leader should ask before investing in writing PD
See it in action
Every school is different, so we start by understanding yours.
In this session, you’ll see:
- How the approach works across a whole school
- How teachers use it in the classroom
- How the AI highlights what to teach next
- What it could look like for your team
Request a quote
Tell us a bit about your school and what you’re hoping to achieve. We’ll get back to you with everything you need to take the next step – including pricing tailored to your size and goals.
‘There was a level of creativity in their writing that was beyond anything we’d seen before Seven Steps.’
– Mary Semaan, Acting Deputy Principal.
Frequently asked questions
How is pricing structured for a school package?
Every school’s package is different, so we don’t publish a fixed price. Your quote is built around your school’s size, the mix of training and resources you choose and travel costs if you’re outside a capital city. Book a call with us or request a quote and we’ll send you pricing tailored to your school.
How many teachers can come to a workshop at our school?
To ensure the best experience for your teachers, we usually limit our face-to-face workshops to 45 teachers and our online workshops to 60. However, if you are interested in a bigger session, let us know and we can see if we can work out a solution.
Can we invite other schools or teachers to our workshop?
Absolutely! We recommend inviting teachers from other schools to share in the experience. Many schools do this, and several have told us that afterwards they’ve developed a local cluster and gone on to support each other in implementing the Seven Steps! It’s also a great way to share the costs.
Please note that each school will need to purchase their own set of resources – Seven Steps manuals and Teacher Hub subscriptions cannot be shared between schools.
Are your workshops accredited?
Workshop One
- In New South Wales, Completing Workshop One (Online): Seven Steps to Transform Writing will contribute 6 hours (face-to-face) and 5 hours and 30 minutes (online) of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing standard descriptors 2.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
- In South Australia, Seven Steps is a preferred supplier of literacy and numeracy professional learning services to the South Australian Department for Education.
Workshop Two
- In New South Wales, completing Seven Steps to Writing Success Workshop Two: Putting It All Together (both face-to-face and online) will contribute 6 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework addressing standard descriptors 2.5.2, 5.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
- In South Australia, Seven Steps is a preferred supplier of literacy and numeracy professional learning services to the South Australian Department for Education.
We already run another literacy program school-wide. Does this replace it?
No and it doesn’t need to. Seven Steps focuses on the authorial side of writing, ideas, structure, voice, while most literacy programs focus on the secretarial side: spelling, grammar and sentence construction. Schools typically run Seven Steps alongside their existing program rather than replacing it. Learn more about how Seven Steps complements other literacy programs here.
Can you train multiple schools or a whole network?
Yes, we have trained school networks, ranging from 5 to 40 schools, in Australia and abroad. Here’s one story of success: 35% improvement in writing data across 17 schools in Papua New Guinea. Contact us on 03 9521 8439 or email [email protected] to learn more.
Can I book a workshop for after-school hours?
Yes! We know for many schools that it’s too tricky (and expensive!) to hold training during the school day. As our online workshops are broken up into 3 live, online sessions, you can choose the times that are most convenient for your school. This includes after school, during lunchtime, on a curriculum day, on the weekend or in the holidays!
Please note that we are not able to hold after-school sessions for our face-to-face workshops.
We're a regional school; are we still able to host a workshop at our school?
We’ve travelled to every part of Australia imaginable, and even internationally, to train schools. We would love to come to you!
Please give us a call on (03) 9521 8439 and we can chat about your needs. And always remember that our online workshops are a fantastic alternative!
We're a tiny school, and our budgets are very tight. Do you have anything for us?
We like to look after small schools! So we have created a special package for schools with less than 80 students. It includes online workshops, Teacher Hub and more! Simply email us and ask about our ‘Exclusive Small School Bundle’.