English
English Reading
Intent
Through our curriculum, our learners gain the skills to become competent and fluent readers with the ability to comprehend and enjoy a wide range of Literature. We firmly believe that the ability to read sets children on their lifelong path of learning and developing, so we strive to equip every child with the necessary tools to become a reader.
Implementation
We teach reading through carefully planned phonics sessions, guided reading sessions and shared reading sessions. Children’s progress is monitored closely and interventions and extensions are put in place as appropriate. We also allocate home reading books and online books on Reading Eggs, linked to children’s reading levels. It helps children enormously if they can practise their reading at home as well as in school.
Phonics
Pupils are taught to recognise, blend and segment sounds for Reading and Spelling.
Phonics We teach all 44 phonics sounds systematically through 4 sets.
Set 1 : m a s d t i n p g o c k u b f e l h sh r j v y w th z ch qu x ng nk
Set 2: ay ee igh ow oo oo ar or air ir ou oy
Set 3: ea oi a-e i-e o-e u-e aw are ur er ow ai oa ew ire ear ure
Set 4: p(ie) bl(ue) (ph)oto t(oe) k(ey) these h(ea)d astron(au)t
Guided Reading
Guided Reading sessions are small group opportunities for children to practice their reading and develop their understanding (comprehension). It gives teachers the opportunity for targeted teaching and ongoing assessment to track and shape children’s reading. It is a wonderful time for reading and discussing all aspects of different texts. Shared Reading Shared Reading happens throughout the day across the curriculum. Teachers model good reading behaviours and deepen children’s love for reading through their own enthusiasm for reading. It is an opportunity to put into practice all the skills taught during phonic and guided reading sessions. Interactive Storytelling sessions These sessions are delivered by Lottie from Magic Box Storytelling and are lots of fun. It is an opportunity for children to emerge themselves in stories and so develop their own storytelling skills.
Shared Reading
Shared Reading happens throughout the day across the curriculum. Teachers model good reading behaviours and deepen children’s love for reading through their own enthusiasm for reading. It is an opportunity to put into practice all the skills taught during phonic and guided reading sessions. Interactive Storytelling sessions These sessions are delivered by Lottie from Magic Box Storytelling and are lots of fun. It is an opportunity for children to emerge themselves in stories and so develop their own storytelling skills.
Interactive Storytelling sessions
These sessions are delivered by Lottie from Magic Box Storytelling and are lots of fun. It is an opportunity for children to emerge themselves in stories and so develop their own storytelling skills.
English Writing
Intent
Through our teaching and learning, pupils develop the skills to become creative, fluent writers with the ability to write clearly and coherently for a range of purposes and audiences.
Implementation
The skills of spelling, editing, handwriting, grammar and punctuation are taught directly through daily English lessons. Pupils then apply their skills through motivating and creative writing tasks covering a wide range of genres over the year/school. Writing tasks are frequently linked to cross curricular topics and texts to ensure pupils can apply their skills in a range of contexts. Handwriting is taught from Reception using a pre-cursive style, joining letters from Year 1. Pupils have regular opportunities to practise handwriting skills throughout the week to develop a clear, fluent style.
English Spoken Language
Intent
Our curriculum recognises the importance of spoken language in pupil’s learning right across the curriculum. We ensure pupils have every opportunity to acquire and use a wide vocabulary, and the skills to communicate their thinking and understanding to a range of audiences.
Implementation
Our lessons are structured to ensure speaking and listening is at the heart of learning. Pupils frequently communicate their ideas, views and opinions in paired, group and class discussions. Pupils are given opportunities to enhance their language skills through learning key words, spellings and in phonics to explore the meaning of new words.
English: National Curriculum - Programme of Study
Click here to view the English Programme of Study for Key Stage 1.