Literacy

Children are taught literacy daily according to the twelve strands of the Renewed Framework. The strands focus specifically on Speaking & Listening, Drama, Reading and Writing. Themes are taught in blocks to ensure that children have the time to understand the taught concepts and develop their skills accordingly at their own level. Various learning styles are adapted and Literacy lessons are purposeful, creative and fun! Links are made with other subjects, wherever possible. Children are taught to read in school by the teacher individually in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 and within a group in Key Stage 2. We always encourage regular reading at home. There are separate spelling lessons and handwriting sessions, outside the daily Literacy hour. We believe that literacy encompasses all learning.