Detailed Feedback Matters More Than More Practice

Many parents assume that improvement in English comes from completing more worksheets and practice questions. In reality, what helps students improve most is understanding exactly how to improve.

For example:

❌ Before: The dog was nice.

✅ After: The energetic golden retriever bounded happily across the park, wagging its tail at every pedestrian.

Many teachers write comments like: "Add more detail."

But what students really need is:

✔ What details should I add?

✔ How do I add them?

✔ Why is this version more effective?

Good feedback doesn't simply tell students that something is wrong. It shows them what to do next.

At Inkwell Academy, students receive detailed marking and personalised feedback each week, helping them strengthen their writing skills and build confidence one step at a time. Small improvements, consistently applied, lead to remarkable progress.