INTENT

At St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, we believe that a quality English curriculum should develop children’s reading, writing and oracy skills to enable them to listen, understand and communicate effectively. We want children to become fluent, expressive and accurate readers whose reading skills and knowledge helps them to access the world around them. Children’s reading should inspire them to become confident writers who take pride in their work; write clearly and accurately for a range of purposes and adapt language and style to suit their audience. Developing children’s speaking and listening skills is essential; children are taught how to listen and respond correctly to ensure they can communicate effectively in a range of situations and environments. We believe that children need to develop a secure knowledge-base in English and our teaching follows a clear pathway of progression as children advance through the primary curriculum. A secure basis in English skills is crucial to a high-quality education and will give our children the tools they need to fulfil their potential.