English at Singleton Church of England School

 

Curriculum Intent-

At Singleton School, our passion English is embedded through our carefully planned curriculum, that meets the needs of all of our pupils. English and the teaching of English is the foundation of our curriculum. We want to ensure that every child becomes a ‘Primary Literate Pupil’ and progresses in the areas of reading, writing, phonics, spelling and speaking and listening.

 

English is embedded within all lessons and we strive for a high level of attainment through the use of high-quality texts, immersing children in vocabulary, rich learning environments and ensuring curriculum expectations and the progression of skills are met. Children are exposed to a language heavy, creative and continuous curriculum in all subjects that will develop a love of reading, creative writing and purposeful speaking and listening, all the while using a rich and varied vocabulary. We believe that all pupils should be able to confidently communicate their knowledge, ideas and emotions through their writing. We aim to develop in our pupils the ability to communicate effectively in speech and in writing and to listen with understanding. We want pupils to acquire a wide vocabulary, a solid understanding of grammar and be able to spell new words by effectively applying their knowledge of phonics, spelling patterns and rules they learn. We want our children to write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting

their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences. We believe at Singleton primary that all pupils should be encouraged to take pride in the presentation of their writing, in part by developing a fluent, legible, joined up handwriting style by the time they move to secondary school. We believe that all good writers refine and edit their writing over time, so we want children to develop the independence to be able to identify their own areas for improvement in all pieces of writing, editing their work effectively during and after the writing process. These aims are embedded across our English lessons, but also made cross curricular to apply to the wider curriculum, making learning more meaningful and engaging. We will provide the means for children to develop a secure knowledge-base in English, which follows a clear pathway of progression as they advance through the primary curriculum. Rigorous assessment and review will ensure that we are able to provide targeted support so that all children experience success in English; we believe that a secure basis in English skills is crucial to a high quality education and will give our children the tools they need to participate fully as a member of society.

Key Learning in Reading and Writing

The Key Learning in  Reading / Writing statements relate to the age-appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for each year group. These key pieces of learning will support pupils in becoming effective and reflective independent readers and writers.

The Key Learning statements have been identified primarily from the National Curriculum 2014 programmes of study.  Other key documents cross-referenced in their preparation include the Early Years Foundation Stage documents and Lancashire Assessment and Progression in Reading / Writing

Key Learning in Reading and Writing 

The Key Learning in  Reading / Writing statements relate to the age appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for each year group. These key pieces of learning will support pupils in becoming effective and reflective independent readers and writers.

The Key Learning statements have been identified primarily from the National Curriculum 2014 programmes of study.  Other key documents cross referenced in their preparation include the Early Years Foundation Stage documents and Lancashire Assessment and Progression in Reading / Writing