English

The school follows the primary framework for literacy.

The school aims to develop and extend the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening through a variety of approaches.

Children are encouraged to become independent readers. Pupils follow a carefully balanced programme of guided reading from books of graded difficulty.

Every class has a daily dedicated guided reading session.

Children are encouraged to take home a range of books to share with parents.

Children are able to choose books from the graded reading scheme, the class libraries and from the school library.

We aim to make children competent and confident writers, able to write their own fiction, poetry and non- fiction texts. The teaching of spelling and handwriting are key to the skills necessary to develop fluent, confident writing.

Drama, discussions and oral presentations are used to enhance and develop language skills.