English

English at Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Intent

For children to be able to:

read, write, spell and speak at age-appropriate levels and following age-related expectations;
be exposed to a variety of literature, genres and authors;
write for a variety of purposes and audiences; clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style as required;
be confident when writing and read easily, fluently and with good understanding;
develop an understanding of grammar and punctuation and to acquire a wide vocabulary and to use these appropriately;
develop a love of reading for pleasure, as well as for information, by reading widely and often;
enter into discussion and to present their ideas to each other by talking, being able to elaborate and explain themselves clearly;
take pride in their writing, to use Letter-Join and present their work to a high standard.

Implementation

Create a positive reading and writing culture in school, where both are promoted, enjoyed and considered a pleasure for all children.
The Power of Reading Books to be used for cross-circular links in reading and writing.
Children in EYFS and KS1 to have daily phonics sessions, following Letters and Sounds.
Whole class reading to take place daily throughout the school to promote a love for reading.
All children to have Reading Records, take reading books home frequently and read regularly at home.
Children to be encouraged to read for pleasure through extra curricular reading opportunities, such as Book Week, Book Fairs and author visits.
Reading Ambassadors support and read with different year groups during lunch time sessions.
Language rich learning environments
A range of different writing styles through cross-curricular links.
Grammar and Punctuation to be taught alongside each topic.
Opportunities for pupils to be read to.
Displays of writing to encourage pride in work, give a purpose and audience and to show that work is valued.

Impact

Children enjoy reading regularly, for information, pleasure and can discuss their favourite texts. They can express preferences and give opinions, supported by evidence, about different texts.
Children can write using features of different genres, styles, purpose and audience.
Children are more adventurous with vocabulary choices.
Children’s presentation is of a high standard through following the school’s handwriting policy and the Letter-Join scheme.
Children take ownership of their spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Reading