English Curriculum at Sellindge Primary School

What are the areas of English?

English lessons provide the solid foundation for learning in all areas of the broader curriculum, and being able to read and write is an invaluable life skill. The importance of this is evident as English is a main priority of the learning curriculum at Sellindge Primary School. 

Our pupils in the Early Year Foundation Stages (EYFS) are provided with opportunities needed to develop their early reading and writing skills in a variety of ways. This gives them solid foundational skills of reading and writing, which will then feed into all National Curriculum subjects as they transition into Key Stage 1. 

In Years 1 to 6, pupils at Sellindge Primary School will be taught the National Curriculum in England: English programmes of study. 

For more detailed information, please click on this link - National curriculum in England: English programmes of study - GOV.UK

By the end of Key Stage 1 pupils will have a good knowledge of phonics and can apply these skills when reading and spelling independently. They will develop their comprehension of texts and will be able to begin using skills to gain further knowledge and understanding from what they have read. 

By the end of Key Stage 2 pupils will have the skills and resilience to competently write in a range of genres; use a variety of punctuation and grammar accurately; produce handwriting which is joined and legible; and be competent spellers.

In-line with their academic progress, pupils will fluently read a variety of texts independently with a high level of understanding of what they have read. An important aspect of our English curriculum is encouraging a love of reading for pleasure and appreciate its impact on development.  

We encourage a high standard of vocabulary through all aspects of English curriculum, and an increased command of standard English, both verbally and written. They will have the resilience to confidently transfer these skills across the curriculum. 

Accelerated Reader

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For the full detailed Programme of Study for English follow this link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-english-programmes-of-study