English

Curriculum

English is fundamental in promoting high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word and developing their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.

Aims

The English curriculum 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;