English

At Coxhoe Primary School we believe that reading is fundamental. It is one of the most important ingredients to becoming all that you can be!

What we say about English at Coxhoe Primary

Our English lead, Mrs Caygill, says...

At Coxhoe Primary School, we believe that English is a fundamental life skill. English develops children’s ability to listen, speak, read and write for a wide range of purposes. Children are enabled to express themselves creatively and imaginatively, as they become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama, as well as of non-fiction and media texts. Children gain an understanding of how language works by looking at its patterns, structures and origins. Children use their knowledge, skills and understanding in speaking and writing across a range of different situations. This will also help them to deal more successfully with other curriculum subjects.

Our Year 6 English Ambassadors say...

Hello we are the Coxhoe Primary English ambassadors because we love to help people improve in English so you can reach your full potential. We adore this subject and throughout the year we will help Mrs Caygill make sure that English is the best it can possibly be. Helping you is our main priority! if we did not do that we would not be able to settle knowing you are not enjoying our favourite lesson. We would ask you if you enjoy English and we will try to make it better to the best of our abilities. During our last year, we have been exploring the features of different independent writes and we are enjoying every last bit of it. We look forward to anti-bullying week, poetry week and visual literacy. We are always writing in new topics and love writiing various stories using our imagination. Anti-bullying week also improves our school tso we can prevent bullying. Thank you for taking your time to know more about us and what we do.

Children from across school say...

English is my favourite subject and I love all of the activities we do (Willow - Year 1)

I love the stories that we read (Goldie - Year 2)

In our class we like to include the 'Word of the Week' in our writing. We really enjoy it! (Martha - Year 3)

I enjoy all of the types of writing we do (Joseph - Year 4)

I enjoy the variety of tasks and activities we do during English lessons (Emily - Year 5 )

I like listening to the music in the background when completing writing and I also like to use the concentration station (Molly - Year 6)

Curriculum Intent

It is our intent at Coxhoe Primary School to provide all of our children with a high-quality education in English, which develops their love of reading, writing and discussion. It is our intention to ensure that by the end of their primary education, children have the required knowledge and skills that allow them to speak, read and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others effectively. We believe that this will give our children the tools they need to succeed in life.

Phonics and Early Reading Policy 2024 2025

English Policy 2024 2025

Home School Reading Guidelines KS1 2024 2025

Home School Reading Guidelines KS2 2024 2025

Little Wandle 'Everybody Read' leaflet for parents

Little Wandle 'Everybody Read' PowerPoint Presentation

A Parents Guide to Accelerated Reader

Useful Websites:

https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb

Lexia specific school link:

https://www.lexiacore5.com/?SiteID=2219-5787-9061-0362

Accelerated Reader specific school link: https://ukhosted77.renlearn.co.uk/2245298/default.aspx

https://www.pobble365.com

https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html

KS1:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=40

KS2:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=46

English enrichment activities:

Termly reading and writing awards ceremony
Reading Buddies (Year 6 and Year 1; Year 5 and Year 2)
Author visits
World Book Day
Bedtime stories
Book swaps
EYFS/Key Stage 1 reading boxes/shared reading books to encourage reading for pleasure
Parent workshops in EYFS, KS1, LKS2 and UKS2
Daily story time
Whole school writing (based on the same text or theme)
Monthly Reading Raffle
Forest School
Year 1 Book Stop
Outdoor Library and Reading Shed

Long Term Plans:

Reading

In Reception and Key Stage 1, children read books from a reading scheme linked closely to the Little Wandle phonics programme.

In Key Stage 2, we use Accelerated Reader to promote a love of reading as well as ensuring children develop strong comprehension skills using a structured and rewarding approach.

Please find reading long terms plan below:

Reading Long Term Plan Year 1

Reading Long Term Plan Year 2

Reading Long Term Plan Year 3

Reading Long Term Plan Year 4

Reading Long Term Plan Year 5

Reading Long Term Plan Year 6

Please find our core book spine that we offer for each year group and cycle below:

EYFS Library

Year 1 Library

Year 2 Library

Year 3/4 Library Cycle A

Year 3/4 Library Cycle B

Year 5/6 Library Cycle A

Year 5/6 Library Cycle B

Writing

At Coxhoe Primary School we encourage creative planning bespoke to the needs of our children. Therefore, our teachers decide on the genres of writing taught. Grammar, vocabulary and spelling are taught weekly along side these.

Please find writing long term plans below:

Year 1 Writing Long Term Plan

Year 2 Writing Long Term Plan

Year 3 Writing Long Term Plan

Year 4 Writing Long Term Plan

Year 5 Writing Long Term Plan

Year 6 Writing Long Term Plan

Accelerated Reader

What is Accelerated Reader (AR)?

AR is a computer programme that helps teachers manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. At Coxhoe Primary School the children in Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 use AR. Your child picks a book at their own level and reads it at theirown pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer - passing the quiz is an indication that your child has understood what has been read.

A Parents Guide to Accelerated Reader

Phonics

In Reception and Year 1, our children follow Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Phonics Programme which teaches children to read accurately and fluently with good comprehension. For more information please click here.