English Curriculum
English Curriculum Intent
Our ambition is that in all English lessons, children’s knowledge and experiences are deepened through the use of high-quality texts, and that opportunities are provided for children to apply their skills and produce outcomes for a range of audiences and purposes.
Communication is the most important skill in life. To understand and be understood is a basic human need which our curriculum has at its heart.
We strive to develop the children’s vocabulary, grammar and pupils understanding for reading and writing by hearing quality spoken language. We know that future success is linked directly to a broad vocabulary, a love of reading and the ability to communicate effectively.
We want the children to leave us secure in their knowledge and with a love of literature that will ensure they have every chance of being successful later in life.
Reading and Writing Overviews
Reading and Writing Curriculum Overview EYFS and KS1
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Reading and Writing Curriculum Overview | [pdf 1MB] |
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Core Reading Spine Books
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Reading Spine Core Books | [pdf 821KB] |
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Year 1 Writing Curriculum Map
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Year 2 Writing Curriculum Map
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Preparing for Literacy
This guidance report offers early years professionals seven practical evidence-based recommendations to provide every child but particularly those from disadvantaged homes with quality and well-rounded grounding in early literacy, language and communication.
One recommendation focuses on the importance of high quality interactions between adults and children to develop their communication and language skills. Another suggests using a range of different activities like singing, storytelling and nursery rhymes to develop children's early reading and ability to hear and manipulate sounds. To arrive at the recommendations we reviewed the best available international research and consulted experts to arrive at key principles for preparing for literacy. This report is specific to the needs of three to five year old children. We have used the findings of this report to inform the development of our English Curriculum. Please use the link to find out more.
Improving Literacy in Key Stage 1
This report focuses on pupils between the ages of 5 and 7 in Key Stage 1. We have used the findings of this report to inform the development of our Maths Curriculum. Please use the link to find out more.
The National Curriculum:
Key Stage 1 English
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