English Subject Leader: Mrs Evers

At Wawne Primary School, we believe that sound English skills are essential for progress across the curriculum and aim to inspire children to be proud readers and writers. We believe that a secure basis in skills is crucial to a high quality education and will give our children the tools they need to participate fully as a member of society through to their adult life.

All teachers have a responsibility to develop pupils’ competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening in their own subjects and to ensure that pupils become competent users of language. We aim for pupils to access the curriculum effectively and achieve their full potential.

Wawne Primary School:            

• Recognises the effect that a confident, fluent and coherent understanding of English will have on a pupil’s progress, both inside and outside of the school environment.
• Understands how a strong grounding in English will impact the future learning and development of a pupil in all aspects of their life
• Provides a balanced and broad curriculum which encompasses writing practice, including handwriting, spelling, widening vocabulary, and writing for different styles, purposes, and audiences, as well as focussing on spoken English, reading, grammar and pronunciation.
• Ensures that all staff members are aware of planning, assessment, teaching and learning requirements for the English curriculum.
• Ensures that all pupils know how to plan, practise and evaluate their work.
• Ensures that all pupils understand all elements of English, as per the national curriculum.

Click on the links below to find out more about our English curriculum.