English
High quality literature is the master of our English curriculum at Lindridge St Lawrence CE VA Primary School and will help the children to Discover Life in all its Fullness and to broaden their horizons. We will teach children to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others and through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. Through reading in particular, children have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Reading also enables pupils both to acquire knowledge and to build on what they already know. All the skills of language are essential to participating fully as a member of society
Reading
In our school, reading is taught through the Read Write Inc Phonics programme, which continues seamlessly from Nursery to Year Two. Children progress through the set of sounds, with daily phonics sessions that build on their previous learning, focusing on mastering all sounds and developing fluency. This includes teaching alternative pronunciations for graphemes and broadening their reading and spelling skills. Regular practice with decodable books matched to their phonics level helps children apply their knowledge in context, building fluency and confidence. This fidelity to the Read Write Inc scheme ensures the best possible reading outcomes for our younger and beginner readers and by the time of the Phonics Screening Test in Year One, our pupils are well-prepared, having developed strong decoding skills and a solid foundation for their continued reading journey.
In Key Stage 2, reading is taught through exposure to a rich variety of literature from diverse genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Teachers plan lessons from these texts developing key skills outlined in the National Curriculum content domains, such as inference, prediction, summarising, and vocabulary development.
Writing
In EYFS and Key Stage One, writing is taught through quality literature giving the children opportunity to experience different genres and types of stories. The children develop their vocabulary, sentence structure, and creativity which equips them with the skills to become confident and versatile writers as well as learning to apply the appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling rules.
In Key Stage 2, writing is taught through quality literature that enables children to gradually build their knowledge and skills across multiple genres. The children are taught the skills to develop the ability to craft creative and mature pieces of writing, with a focus on narrative, non-fiction, and poetry. The teaching of grammar, punctuation, and spelling is seamlessly integrated into these lessons, making it meaningful and purposeful. As children progress, they learn how to apply these technical skills effectively within their writing, enhancing both clarity and creativity. This approach ensures that children become confident and proficient writers, capable of expressing their ideas with precision and flair.
Children have regular opportunities to practise their writing skills across other areas of the curriculum, such as history, science, and geography. This allows them to apply their grammar, punctuation, and composition skills in a range of contexts, deepening their understanding and helping them write with purpose. It also supports the development of subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge while reinforcing their writing abilities.