English at Ellistown

English at Ellistown

At Ellistown, we aim to:

·Provide a stimulating curriculum and school environment which places the development of reading and writing skills at its heart.

·Teach children to become literate citizens prepared for the wider world and their future careers.

·Develop positive attitudes towards books so that reading is a pleasurable activity.

·Enthuse all children to become keen and confident writers and to be able to write for different audience and purposes.

·Ensure there is progression of reading and writing skills across the school.

·Provide children with meaningful writing experiences inspired by high quality texts linked to class learning where appropriate which challenge, enthuse and engage children.

Handwriting

This is taught regularly (at least weekly) and follows the ‘Twinkl’ scheme of work using cursive writing from Year 2 up until Year 6. EYFS and year 1 use print letter form. 

Phonics

We follow the Twinkl Phonics DfE approved scheme) and teach phonics daily. Interventions are put into place for those who still require phonics support in KS2.

Twinkl Phonics Guide for Parents

Writing 

Writing and Spelling Overview

Punctuation and Grammar

Punctuation and Grammar Overview

Reading

Whole class reading is taught in Year 2 onwards .

Reading Skills Progression