English

Becoming confident in speaking, reading and writing unlocks the potential in every child to learn… that is why our curriculum is so rich and inspiring. It provides all children with the support they need and is a gateway to explore communication in all its forms. 

English is taught in units which focus on specific genres such as narrative or non-chronological reports.  This is supported through guided and class reading, where inspirational texts are unpicked in detail, as well as through spelling and handwriting.  We use the Rising Stars spelling scheme and Teach Handwriting to develop cursive script.

English teaching is structured in three ‘phases’, where children explore the genre, learn new skills and apply them to their writing.

More information on the genres covered in each year is available on the year group pages.