Every aspect of the children's work is influenced by the extent to which they use language with imagination and accuracy. Competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening is encouraged throughout the curriculum in order to enable the children to communicate appropriately and effectively. However, we teach English daily as a discrete subject in the ‘Literacy hour’ from Year 1 to Year 6 following the Primary Literacy Framework, with opportunities for Literacy in the Foundation Stage being incorporated within the child’s day according to principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Reading is taught initially using a phonics programme, this phonics programme follows closely the guidance of ‘Letters and Sounds,’ before moving onto various reading schemes. The programme is introduced in the Reception class and consolidated throughout Key Stage 1. Children continue to follow the reading scheme throughout key stage 2 which is supplemented with a wide variety of reading materials found in the school library and within the classrooms