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English - Key Stage 2

English – the subject at the heart of the National Curriculum – is taught by our passionate teachers with dynamic enthusiasm. Our aim is to develop knowledgeable readers and writers that are inquisitive, full of confidence and overflowing with creativity. We have high standards and expectations for all pupils.

Our flexible curriculum is based around the needs of the children and our pupils are grouped into ability-based sets. After investigating a text, pupils have opportunities to develop their reading comprehension skills and glean effective techniques for their own writing. Interwoven to the curriculum are grammar, punctuation and spelling lessons, which support pupils’ reading comprehension and writing. Alongside English lessons, we also offer all pupils twenty minutes of additional shared class reading time each day with their form class. In addition, pupils are encouraged to read at home and complete a reading record, whilst at school they are guided towards selecting appropriate texts from our school library that both challenge and inspire them

Assessment

Pupils are discreetly monitored to ensure that progress is being made. Writing is completed regularly when pupils complete specific key pieces within English lessons and a formal reading and GPS test takes place every term. Additionally, pupils are given STAR reader reading age quizzes which enable us to match them with suitable books to read. We aim to respond quickly if a pupil is not making expected progress and offer them suitable opportunities to consolidate their learning. Children are encouraged to develop their self-assessment skills by using comparative judgement to assess their own writing at least once per unit.

Enrichment

We offer many opportunities for enrichment throughout the year. For those that have an interest in performing, there is a weekly drama club that takes place after school. Many of these pupils will be involved in the school’s annual play which is always incredibly popular. Keen writers can join our creative writing club which takes place weekly during lunch times. Pupils relish the chance to dress up as their favourite book characters as they participate in literary-themed activities in celebration of World Book Day. In a drive to promote reading for pleasure, we offer pupils reading points for regularly reading, as well as rewards such as extra playtime! In addition, we organise a residential trip to the creative arts centre at Ingestre Hall.

 

 

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