English
Our Vision for English
English Curriculum Map
English Progression Map: Writing
English Progression Map: Writing
English Progression Map: Reading
English Progression Map: Reading
English Progression Map: Spoken Language
English Progression Map: Spoken Language
National Curriculum
English Programmes of Study KS1 & KS2
The overarching aim for English in the National Curriculum is to promote high standards of reading and writing 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.
The programmes of study for English are set out year-by-year for key stage 1 and two yearly for key stage 2. By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.
Our Curriculum Overview
At Phil & Jim, each class follows the objectives of the year group, as set out in the NC programmes of study. These are primarily taught and learnt through the use of high-quality texts and whole school projects. This is in order to provide purpose and context to our writing and reading, and to combine the two skills so that our pupils are readers who write. We also look for opportunities to apply the basic skills of English purposefully across the broader curriculum so that our pupils continue to master the fundamentals of English.
| Whole School English Projects | Cross-curricular Projects (Basic Skills) |
| Autumn
Fiction: Myths & Legends (British or Greek) or Science-fiction Poetry & Play-scripts: William Shakespeare Spoken Language: William Shakespeare (sonnets, speeches and scenes) Non-fiction: Autobiographies (Black History) |
International Day
Black History Maths Week |
| Spring:
Fiction: Fantasy or Exploration or Author focus (see below) Author focus: Charles Dickens Poetry: Classic Poets Spoken Language: Poetry recitals (and Dickensian play-scripts or Exploration) Non-fiction: Journalism (current affairs/Citizenship) |
Science & Engineering Week
Safer Internet Day Citizenship Week |
| Summer:
Fiction: Fairy Tales Author focus: Female authors Poetry: Contemporary Spoken Language: Fairy tale play-scripts Non-fiction: Reports (writing scientifically) |
Famous Scientists
Children’s Mental Health Week |
Useful Links:
Topmarks English Games 3-5 years