ENGLISH

At St John Fisher we believe that a quality English curriculum should develop children’s love of reading, writing and discussion. Through Talk For Writing, we have a rigorous and well organised English curriculum that provides many purposeful opportunities for reading, writing and discussion. These aims are embedded across our English lessons and the wider curriculum. We provide the means for children to develop a secure knowledge-base in English, which follows a clear pathway of progression as they advance through the primary curriculum. Rigorous assessment and review ensure that we are able to provide targeted support so that all children experience success in literacy; we believe that a secure basis in literacy skills is crucial to a high quality education and will give our children the tools they need for a lifelong love of learning.

'Talk for Writing' is used to support the writing process across the school. 

We believe in the power of reading and promote 'Reading for Pleasure'. 

Phonics and the ability to decode and blend and segment text, all play a part in the development of early reading. 'Early reading and Phonics' are considered a priority at St John Fisher. 

Spelling - We are currently updating our spelling programme across the school. We are introducing the 'Ready Steady Spell' reading programme over the course of this year.