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 pupils to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others and 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 pupils both 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.
Our English Curriculum
Our overarching aim for English at St Bees Village School is to promote high levels of English across reading, writing and spoken language, equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word.
By the time our children leave St Bees Village School, we aim for them to:
- understand and value the importance of English;
- be confident and competent readers;
- be ambitious with their writing and language choices;
- develop a habit of reading for pleasure;
- speak clearly and confidently, having the ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas;
- use standard English in both the written and oral form.
We use Read Write Inc. to teach children phonics. To find out more visit www.ruthmiskin.com as well as reading the documents below relating to reading.
