Intent

At Pinchmill Primary, we aim to develop pupils’ abilities within an integrated programme of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Pupils will be given opportunities to interrelate the requirements of English within a broad and balanced approach to the teaching of English across the curriculum, with opportunities to consolidate and reinforce taught skills. At Pinchmill Primary, in line with the National Curriculum, we aim for a child to be able to:

• write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting the language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
• 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
• use discussion in order to learn; children should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
• be competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Statutory requirements for the teaching and learning of English are laid out in the English section of The National Curriculum (September 2014) and in the Communication, Language and literacy sections of the EYFS document (January 2024).