English

At St Winifred’s, English and the teaching of English is the foundation of our curriculum. Our main aim is to ensure every single child becomes primary literate and progresses in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. 

When they leave St. Winifred’s we hope that our children will be able to:

• Read complex passages confidently and methodically, in order to breakdown the language and structure to establish and analyse meaning;
• Demonstrate mastery of reading through discussion and writing;
• Enjoy a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts which help them to connect with the world around them;
• Write clearly, fluently and accurately in plain English, showing flair and creativity where appropriate;
• Develop detailed ideas in writing, adapting language to audience and purpose;
• Use a wide range of appropriate and ambitious vocabulary with precision;
• Produce ‘beautiful written work’ of which they can be proud;
• Verbally articulate and express their ideas, views and opinions about a wide range of topics clearly, confidently and respectfully.