Bugbrooke Community Primary School

English

At Bugbrooke Community Primary School, we believe that literacy and communication are life skills. We aim to provide an interesting and engaging English curriculum that is underpinned by the belief that developing children’s language is crucial to their success across the curriculum and for life-long learning. At Bugbrooke, we want children to enjoy and appreciate literature for all its rich variety. Teachers should develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the teaching of every subject. English is both a subject in its own right and the medium for teaching. Through understanding the language, pupils can access the whole curriculum. Fluency in the English language is an essential foundation for success in all subjects. (National Curriculum)

Reading is at the heart of our curriculum. As children’s reading develops at different rates, teaching is tailored to each child and their ability. Children will have opportunities to read in the classroom, either in shared reading, one to one reading or guided reading groups. Children are encouraged to read a range of books in school and at home.

In EYFS and KS1, we use Read, Write Inc phonics scheme that underpins the teaching of phonics. This encourages children to link sounds and letters and begin to read and write in Reception and developing the children’s phonological knowledge and fluency to develop their skills throughout Key Stage One. Children are expected to apply their phonics skills in all areas of the curriculum. Phonics planning allows children to gain a progressively deeper understanding of the phonetic structure of the English language. This is achieved through regular assessments and grouping to reflect the children’s needs. This will enable them to become independent, confident readers who are able to access a language rich environment.

We want our children to develop into skilful and imaginative writers across the curriculum. Writing is organised around a clear learning sequence where children study and engage with a high-quality model text, and practice the grammar skills necessary for the genre, before progressing into extended writing and editing. Writing forms a significant part of all subjects across the curriculum and is an opportunity for children to express themselves and communicate with others effectively.

For more information about our Phonics, Reading and Kinetic Letters curriculum click here.