English
National Curriculum Purpose of Study
English has a pre-eminent place in education and in society. A high-quality education, in English, will teach our pupils to speak and write fluently (so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others). Through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. Through reading, in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Literature, especially, plays a key role in such development. Reading also enables our pupils to acquire knowledge and to build on what they already know. All the skills of language are essential to participating fully as a member of society; pupils, therefore, who do not learn to speak, read and write fluently and confidently are effectively disenfranchised.
Aims
The overarching aim for English in the National Curriculum is to promote high standards of language and 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). The National Curriculum for English aims to ensure that all pupils:
- read easily, fluently and with good understanding
- develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
- acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
- appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
- write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
- use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
- are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.
- English Intent Implementation Impact
- Progression of writing -skills and knowledge
- Writing and Spelling overview
- Grammar overview
- Progression of reading- content domain questions Year 1
- Progression of reading- content domain questions Year 2
- Progression of reading- content domain questions Year 3
- Progression of reading- content domain questions Year 4
- Progression of reading- content domain questions Year 5
- Progression of reading- content domain questions Year 6
- Progression of skills- FSU- Literacy
- Progression of skills- FSU- Communication and language
- Progression of reading – content domain questions EYFS