English

Intent: the English curriculum will ensure that all pupils:

• Can communicate effectively through speaking and writing;
• Will develop a love of reading that will enable them to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually and to both to acquire knowledge and to build on what they already know.
• Will have a love for words and will develop the skills of language that are essential to participating fully as a member of society; pupils who do not learn to speak, read and write fluently and confidently are effectively disenfranchised.
• Adopt the use Standard English with correct grammar in the appropriate contexts.

Implementation

Teachers will:

• Plan and deliver a scheme of work that will focus on the progression of skills, knowledge and understanding over time in reading, writing and speaking;
• Adopt a wide range of engagement strategies [including the use of technologies] to motivate pupils and secure their learning;
• Provide opportunities for pupils to work independently and in groups and to demonstrate what they can do in a wide range of contexts including: within the classroom; in assemblies; through the publication and broadcasting of work etc work;
• Develop strategies and support to ensure that all pupils:
• Develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information;
• Acquire a wide vocabulary;
• Have understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
• Appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
• Develop strategies including effective modelling to ensure all pupils write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences;
• Plan regular opportunities for pupils to engage in discussions and make formal presentation so with increasing sophistication, they can elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas;
• Teach pupils to control their speaking and writing consciously and to use Standard English.
• Teach pupils the vocabulary they need to discuss their reading, writing and spoken language and to use the elements of spelling, grammar, punctuation;
• Model 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.

Impact

Pupils will:

• Make good progress from their starting points and achieve well;
• Have a lifelong love of reading both for pleasure and learning;
• Be able to communicate their opinions and feelings confidently in a range of contexts;
• Be able to write fluently in-order to communicate their ideas and emotions to others