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English


Our Federation believes that a high-quality English curriculum, which develops learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge, will give our children the skills they need to flourish in all areas of the curriculum and in life beyond education.


We teach children how to read fluently with good understanding; how to write and communicate ideas coherently for a range of audiences and purposes; and the art or oracy.


Our English curriculum has high quality literature at its heart. This allows children to develop a wide range of vocabulary, as well as delve into and appreciate our rich literacy heritage. With literature at the heart of what we do, it means we develop avid, intelligent and capable readers, as well as thoughtful, confident and engaging writers.


Click below to download the Statement of intent and implementation




Reading 


Our Federation believes that reading is a fundamental life skill which allows pupils to access the whole curriculum as well as the world around them. Reading is central to our ability to understand, interpret and communicate with each other as well as with society in which we live. We are dedicated and determined to ensure that our pupils have the skills they need to become independent and reflective readers across a wide range of literature and text types.


Click below to download the Statement of intent and implementation



Writing 


It is important for pupils to develop as independent, enthusiastic and expressive writers, who are able to write in a meaningful way. They should be able to use a range of forms for a variety of purposes and audiences, and be confident in their choice of genre and language style for a specific purpose. Pupils should also regard themselves as writers and value their own work and that of others.  


Spelling


Most people read words more accurately than they spell them. The younger the pupils are, the truer it is. We use phonics as our only approach to teach early reading. Our spelling teaching then continues on from where Little Wandle revised Letters and Sounds finishes. Children continue to use their knowledge of phonics to apply to the spelling of words.


Grammar & punctuation


Opportunities for teachers to enhance pupils’ vocabulary arise naturally from their reading and writing. As vocabulary increases, teachers show pupils how to understand the relationships between words, how to understand nuances in meaning, and how to develop their understanding of, and ability to use, figurative language. Pupils are taught to use the elements of spelling, grammar, punctuation and ‘language about language’. Teachers teach pupils the vocabulary they need to discuss their reading, writing and spoken language. It is important that pupils learn the correct grammatical terms in English, and that these terms are integrated within teaching.


Spoken language


Spoken language underpins the development of reading and writing. The quality and variety of language that the pupils hear and speak is vital for developing their vocabulary and grammar and their understanding for reading and writing.

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