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English
The school follows the National Curriculum
for English which aims to promote high
standards of literacy by ‘equipping pupils
with a strong command of the spoken and
written word, and to develop their love of
literature through widespread reading for
enjoyment.
Our literacy work involves spoken
language, reading, spelling, grammar,
vocabulary, writing and drama. English is a
subject in its own right however reading,
writing, vocabulary and spoken language
are also integral in the teaching of all other
subjects. The children are given a range of
experiences and purposes in which to
develop all aspects of their literacy skills.
ICT also plays an important role in helping
to develop the children’s language and
literacy skills.
From the Foundation Stage, there is a
strong and systematic approach to the
teaching of reading using a mainly phonic
approach. Our children are introduced to a
carefully balanced programme of reading
materials matched to their independent
reading levels. Our aim is to develop
confident, fluent readers who enjoy the
experience of reading and who will
ultimately become willing and well
motivated adult readers.
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