English

Intent

At Rothersthorpe C of E Primary School, we believe that our English curriculum should ensure our children are able communicate effectively using a range of strategies with those around them, allowing them in the future to participate fully as an educated citizen within society.  The curriculum should also develop the children’s love of reading, writing and discussion. Our priorities are:

• helping children to learn to read and develop their all-important comprehension skills.
• providing high quality teaching of writing so the children have pride in their written work and are able to write clearly and accurately and adapt their language and style for a range of purpose and audiences.
• helping children develop into communicators who listen and speak with kindness and empathy and can explain with clarity and confidence.  Children should recognise that by speaking and listening effectively, misunderstandings can be addressed and relationships enhanced.

Implementation and Impact

English is at the heart of everything we do. It is a subject in its own right as well as being the medium for teaching all other subjects. To read full details regarding the implementation of our English curriculum, including handwriting, speaking and listening, and English at Foundation Stage, please look at the documents below.

You can read more about our English curriculum in the documents below.