English is the key which gives access to all areas of the curriculum, enabling each child to understand, communicate, interpret and appreciate the world.  Starting in Reception and continuing through the school we teach reading through the phonic method which enables all children to understand and apply the English language. 

We aim to teach all pupils to:

• listen attentively with understanding and appreciation

• speak confidently with clarity and to use appropriate language for different occasions

• love books and to read fluently with understanding, enjoyment, feeling and discrimination

• communicate in writing with confidence, pleasure and a sense of purpose for a range of audiences

• express ideas using spelling, punctuation and grammar competently

• take pride in presentation, using a cursive script that is clear, legible and well-formed