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English
WRITING
Intent
At Coleshill, our intention is to foster a love for writing and develop independent and confident young writers. We aim to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment that nurtures creativity and allows children to express themselves through speaking and the written word. Our writing curriculum is designed to build strong foundations in key writing skills, provide children opportunities to write for a variety of purposes and ignite a lifelong enthusiasm for communication, creativity, and self-expression.
Implementation
In Reception, English writing is taught within our Early Years Curriculum and at Key Stage 1, both Year 1 and Year 2 study different writing units across the year. Please read our English Writing Policy and Progression of Skills for further information:
Impact
Here is what some of our pupils say about why it is important to learn English and what they have enjoyed learning the most:
READING
Intent
At Coleshill, we believe that reading is the core skill to everything that children do. It is integral to our school curriculum and is a fundamental life skill that impacts on the acquisition of knowledge. It is our aim for the children to promote a love of reading so that it becomes a pleasurable and meaningful daily activity. As a result, our children develop into fluent, independent and reflective readers who are confident in their comprehension skills and able to talk about books and authors.
Implementation
In Reception, Reading and Year 1 is taught reading through our Little Wandle Phonics scheme. Year 2 study different units across the year. Please read our Reading and Phonics Policy and Progression of Skills for further information:
Impact
Here is what some of our pupils say about why it is important to learn phonics and reading and what they have enjoyed learning the most:
Phonics
Here is a presentation regarding the Little Wandle phonics scheme, narrated by our English lead, Mrs Watkins.
The links for the sounds are here:
Phase 2 Reception Autumn 1
Phase 2 Reception Autumn 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDu3JAjf-U0
Phase 3 Reception Spring 1