English and Handwriting

Emphasis is placed on language development, both oral and written, from the nursery classes up

Pupils are encouraged to relate and write about personal experiencesand short imaginative stories.until they have progressed to using the school's English syllabus in year 1.

This incorporates a variety of graded schemes with particular emphasis on comprehension and grammar.

The development of essay writing is promoted through an assortment of visual stimuli and class group discussion.

Handwriting is taught as a subject through the use of handwriting exercises. The illustrations show a progression of handwriting skills starting in the nursery then moving on to year 1, 2 and 4.

                     Nursery Story & Handwriting

Reception
                                                   Year 1