English
Vision
Our vision for English ensures every pupil is given a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that takes into account the requirements of the National Curriculum. Our vision is to enable children to: |
This is to be developed through engaging children’s learning by encouraging a happy, investigative and enquiring approach where there are no limits to curiosity and there is a thirst for new experiences and knowledge.
English leaders |
Miss Fisher-Marsh Mrs Gorman Mr McGowan |
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Subject overview
Literacy in EYFS
ELGs
The EYFS ‘Early Learning Goals’ state that children at expected level of development when assessed at the end of reception will:
- Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary;
- Anticipate – where appropriate – key events in stories;
- Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role-play.
- Say a sound for each letter in the alphabet and at least 10 digraphs;
- Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending;
- Read aloud simple sentences and books that are consistent with their phonic knowledge, including some common exception words.
- Write recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed;
- Spell words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters;
- Write simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others.
National Curriculum
The National Curriculum for Literacy 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
- have an interest in words, their meanings and acquire a wide growing vocabulary for reading, writing and spoken language.
- 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.
Reading
Phonics/ Early Reading
Please see our seperate RWI Phonics page for more information on phonics and early reading.
Reading Mastery 5
Oxford Reading Tree Books
Reading for Pleasure
At Broad Oak, we are passionate about promoting a love of reading throughout school. As a memeber of the local English Hub we are working in close collaboration with them to change and improve our provision for reading for pleasure, on our journey of ongoing improvement. Each day, staff read aloud to children in a daily 'whole class read' session in which we all simply stop to enjoy a quality text - this is very well received by all. These books are displayed on classroom doors so all children know what books are being read around school. Each classroom and shared teaching spaces have warm and welcoming book areas, fitted with a wealth of age appropriate texts for children and staff to enjoy. We use the local Library Service's book boxes to suppliment our books in school, meaning that children have new texts regularly to enjoy. Reading at home is of great importance, and parents are encouraged to read with their children multiplpe times a week, return their book bag and log to school daily so staff can check in on how children are reading at home.
Handwriting
At Broad Oak, we use Nelson Handwritng to support our teaching of handwriting. Handwriting is taught in descrete lessons twice a week, aswell as a daily importance being placed on this, in every lesson - due to our high standards and expectations. Handwriting lessons are delivered with clear objectives and progression throughout school. Nelson Handwriting offers a flexible, whole-school solution for mastering handwriting, grammar, comprehension and spelling.
- Prepares children for the SATs and National Assessments, with curriculum-matched resources and practice test papers.
- Includes effective assessment, with regular check-ups to keep children on track.
- Offers clear differentiation, with extra support for children whoneed it and challenge and stretch for high achievers.