ABSTRACT
It used to be the case that children were not taught to join letters until they entered junior classes, but now some Key Stage 1 classes start joined writing much earlier. (In France all children are taught to write in an elegant script from the age of 6.) Your school will have a handwriting policy, which includes an example of how the letters should be formed. It is important that children see a consistent model of writing from the adults supporting or teaching them, in order to avoid confusion, so make sure you are aware of what is required in your own school.
