Intent

Pupils will:

• Develop a vivid imagination portrayed through their Speaking, reading and writing
• Expand their vocabulary and knowledge of phonics, spelling and grammar
• Select literary devices to meet the needs of their audience and purpose in each text type
• Foster a love of reading for pleasure across a range of contexts showing their appreciation of the entertainment values of written work
• Confidently articulate their reading with expression, accuracy and fluency
• Express their excellent understanding of communication skills by listening and responding in discussions
• Captivate an audience through their story telling skills to excite and engage
• Respect opinions through debates, collaboration with others and whole class discussions
• Strive for excellence through the presentation of their work

Implementation

We have:

• Carefully curated a mixed age long term plan tailored to pupils needs and interests following ‘Literacy Shed’ scheme of learning
• Ensured a varied range of text types, genres, authors and topics are covered throughout English text and whole class readers
• Differentiated planning to meet the needs of all pupils to ensure they thrive within mixed age classes
• Explicitly taught vocabulary to enhance pupils understanding of etymology
• Embedded English National curriculum objectives throughout foundations subject to ensure clear cross-curricular consolidation
• Daily phonics and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) in small group teaching
• Guaranteed daily reading opportunities for reading for pleasure in each class each day through careful timetabling
• Employed a drama specialist to deliver tuition to all pupils
• Conducted KS2 plays to the local community
• Supported staff with specialist knowledge through CPD opportunities
• Enhanced pupils understanding of careers in English through career fairs and guest speakers
• Dedicated time to hold reading workshops, enhancements days and guest speakers to enhance our curriculum

Impact

Our pupils will:

• Make good or better progress.
• Be confident, imaginative, engaged and resilient learners.
• Have a secure understanding and tolerance of diversity in our community and the world
• Have a rich vocabulary and strong understanding of the English language both written and verbal
• Display a love of reading and writing for a purpose
• Be fluent readers who seek out different genre of books
• Understand the benefits and necessity of English in other areas and are ready for the next stage of their education
• Have an awareness of professions linked to English

Schemes of Learning

 Pupil Voice

Here is what our pupils have to say about their English learning:

• Y6 Pupil – ‘’I like writing long narratives over a long period of time because I get to be imaginative.’’
• Y4 Pupils – ‘’We get to use our imagination.’’ And ‘’ We write letters and stories’’
• Y1 Pupil – ‘’We practise our handwriting every day so we can improve.’’

Knowledge progressison