English
Growing and Achieving Together in English
In English, we take our children on a journey that is engaging, exciting and empowering for all.
By the time our pupils leave Sandiway they are proficient speakers, readers and writers. Our children are empowered as readers and writers by our progressive, engaging English curriculum. We excites and inspire our pupils, giving them the skills and knowledge they need to comprehend the outside world and lay the essential foundations for gaining access to all other curriculum areas.
'The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.'
National Curriculum, July 2014
The English Subject Leader at our school is Mrs Debbie Bertram and Mrs Kathryn Harvey.
The Early Reading and Phonics Leader is Miss Ashley Kennedy
Engage
English at Sandiway is learnt through a range of high-quality texts, and other exciting stimuli such as: film clips, artefacts, visitors and real life experiences. The English curriculum is carefully planned to provide a high-quality education that teaches our pupils to speak, read and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others effectively.
Excite
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum which makes reading and writing opportunities exciting. All children read and write for a clear audience and purpose. We provide exciting opportunities to support learning, including visits, visitors and learning outside the classroom.
Empower
All children experience a progressive curriculum that encourages a passion for literacy, ensuring that our children are equipped with the skills they need in order to apply their learning to become lifelong learners.
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