Building Strong Partnerships to Support Writing Success

At Seven Steps to Writing Success, we believe that great writing outcomes come from collaboration – not just within the classroom, but across the wider education community. That’s why we’re proud to work with leading organisations in education, technology and professional learning. 

Here’s a snapshot of some of the key partnerships and affiliations that strengthen our mission:

Working with educational organisations

Department of Education in NSW and SA: Seven Steps is proud to help schools lift writing outcomes across the states as a:

• NESA recognised PD provider in NSW
• Approved on the Online Learning Tools Marketplace catalogue in NSW
• Preferred supplier of professional learning in South Australia.

Department of Education Victoria – Schools Workforce Initiative: We supported the Victorian Department of Education with their efforts to upskill returning teachers as part of the Returning Teacher Support Service (RTSS) and Teacher Re-Engagement Initiative (TREI). Together, we provided more than 400 teachers access to Seven Steps training and resources.

👉 Read about the impact of this initiative here.

Catholic Education Tasmania: Through our collaboration with Catholic Education Tasmania, we’ve delivered training and resources to all Catholic Schools in Tasmania in 2022 as part of their Literate Learners for Life initiative.

👉 Read about our work with Catholic Education Tasmania.

Collaborating with classroom innovators

Mark My Words: We’ve partnered with Mark My Words to create a new AI-powered assessment tool with features specifically designed for the Seven Steps program. Now accessed through Teacher Hub as part of a Seven Steps membership.
👉 Find out more here.

Lawless Learning: We worked with Ben Lawless from Melbourne University to create developmental rubrics for our new AI-powered assessment tool. The rubrics for narrative, persuasive and informative writing outline all the skills students are developing as part of the Seven Steps program and describe growth along a proficiency scale from beginner to advanced.

Hands on Heads: We’ve partnered with literacy consultant, Amanda Sutera, to provide tailored coaching packages, provide ongoing support and help schools implement the Seven Steps program effectively.

👉 To find out more, book a call.

Pobble: We’re working with Pobble, a UK-based platform that shares our vision for inspiring great writing. Pobble’s visual writing prompts work well with the Seven Steps approach to help teachers spark motivation, boost creativity and build confidence.

👉 Read about our live persuasive writing lesson with Pobble.

Frankenstories: We’re working with Frankenstories to create Seven Steps-inspired collaborative writing games. By combining play with purposeful writing practice, teachers can foster teamwork, spark imagination and put students’ Seven Steps skills to the test.

👉 Find the latest Seven Steps games here.

Participating in education networks

EduGrowth: As a member of EduGrowth, Australia’s education technology and innovation hub, we collaborate with forward-thinking organisations and stay at the cutting edge of educational practice.

👉 View our profile here.

Australian Publishers Association: As members of the APA, we are part of the broader conversation shaping the future of publishing and resource development in Australia.

👉 View our profile here.

COBIS (Council of British International): Through our affiliation with COBIS, we connect with international schools around the globe, bringing Seven Steps strategies to teachers and students across diverse cultural and curriculum contexts.

👉 View our profile here.

Teaming up with trusted suppliers

EC Premium: By working with EC Premium, we’re making it easier for schools to access practical, research-based professional learning to improve teaching practice and writing results.

FSI Marketplace: By being part of this trusted procurement platform, schools can discover and access Seven Steps resources, making it simpler for educators to bring proven writing strategies into their classrooms.

Global Education Supplies and Solutions: Partnering with GEST allows us to showcase our resources and expertise to an international audience, helping schools worldwide transform their approach to writing instruction.

Spyro Global: Our collaboration with Spyro Global connects us with education experts and suppliers from around the world, helping our innovations make an impact in classrooms everywhere.

Why partnerships matter

Every partnership and affiliation strengthens our mission: to empower teachers and students with the skills, confidence and joy of writing. By working alongside trusted organisations, networks and innovators, we ensure that our strategies remain relevant, accessible, and impactful in classrooms across Australia and beyond.

Together, we’re building a community that champions writing success – one Step at a time.