English

Ensuring your child has the strongest opportunities for the future, all children are introduced to early reading and writing skills. Reading skills are supported by a phonics program called ‘Read, Write, Inc.’ (RWI); this enables your child to develop a strong understanding of phonics and as a result become a competent reader, speller and writer.

Your child is also encouraged to develop a love of reading with structured books that encourage your child’s reading and comprehension to grow. Every class visits our Library each week where they engage in book-related tasks to help promote reading for pleasure.

We also encourage your child to become exceptional writers, with regular opportunities to write extended pieces of work in a range of writing genres. Teachers ensure that children are exposed to a range of high-quality, rich, subject-specific vocabulary that children are encouraged to use and spell in their independent writing.

English is broken down into ‘Reading and Phonics’ and ‘Writing’. These elements are fully embedded into our Adventure Curriculum and include opportunities for drama and poetry as well.

Visit these pages to find out more about how we teach these subjects and how you can further support your child at home.