English - Langton Primary

English

Intent
Pupils will:

Develop a vivid imagination portrayed through their Speaking, reading and writing
Expand their vocabulary and knowledge of phonics, spelling and grammar
Select literary devices to meet the needs of their audience and purpose in each text type
Foster a love of reading for pleasure across a range of contexts showing their appreciation of the entertainment values of written work
Confidently articulate their reading with expression, accuracy and fluency
Express their excellent understanding of communication skills by listening and responding in discussions
Captivate an audience through their story telling skills to excite and engage
Respect opinions through debates, collaboration with others and whole class discussions
Strive for excellence through the presentation of their work

Implementation
We have:

Carefully curated a mixed age long term plan tailored to pupils needs and interests following ‘Literacy Shed’ scheme of learning
Ensured a varied range of text types, genres, authors and topics are covered throughout English text and whole class readers
Differentiated planning to meet the needs of all pupils to ensure they thrive within mixed age classes
Explicitly taught vocabulary to enhance pupils understanding of etymology
Embedded English National curriculum objectives throughout foundations subject to ensure clear cross-curricular consolidation
Daily phonics and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) in small group teaching
Guaranteed daily reading opportunities for reading for pleasure in each class each day through careful timetabling
Employed a drama specialist to deliver tuition to all pupils
Conducted KS2 plays to the local community
Supported staff with specialist knowledge through CPD opportunities
Enhanced pupils understanding of careers in English through career fairs and guest speakers
Dedicated time to hold reading workshops, enhancements days and guest speakers to enhance our curriculum

Impact
Our pupils will:

Make good or better progress.
Be confident, imaginative, engaged and resilient learners.
Have a secure understanding and tolerance of diversity in our community and the world
Have a rich vocabulary and strong understanding of the English language both written and verbal
Display a love of reading and writing for a purpose
Be fluent readers who seek out different genre of books
Understand the benefits and necessity of English in other areas and are ready for the next stage of their education
Have an awareness of professions linked to English

Pupil Voice

Here is what our pupils have to say about their English learning:

Y6 Pupil – ‘’I like writing long narratives over a long period of time because I get to be imaginative.’’
Y4 Pupils – ‘’We get to use our imagination.’’ And ‘’ We write letters and stories’’
Y1 Pupil – ‘’We practise our handwriting every day so we can improve.’’

Knowledge Progression

English Long Term Plan