Wescott Infant School

At Wescott School we aim to promote high standards of language and literacy within an integrated programme of Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing.  Pupils will be given opportunities to develop their skills in English within a broad and balanced approach to the teaching across the curriculum.

In the Foundation Stage we aim for children to:

• use communication, language and English in every part of the curriculum
• become immersed in an environment rich in print and possibilities for communication
• listen attentively in a range of situations
• express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs
• follow instructions
• use their phonic knowledge to read and write words and simple sentences

By the end of Key Stage One we aim for children to:

• write with confidence, fluency and understanding, developing a range of independent strategies to self-monitor and correct
• foster the enjoyment of writing, and a recognition of its value
• write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
• develop the powers of imagination, inventiveness and critical awareness
• have an interest in words, their meanings; acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
• acquire an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language

There will be:

• creative planning which follows the requirements of the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals, while also linking with the children’s choice topic/curriculum. 
• allocation of core curriculum time for the teaching of essential English, taking account of cross-curricular opportunities