English

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Miss Lowe

English Lead

Mr Millington

English Link Governor

   

"Reading has a high profile throughout the school. Leaders place books at the centre
of the school’s curriculum. Leaders ensure that appropriate texts, including non-fiction texts, underpin all aspects of the curriculum. As a result, pupils are surrounded by high-quality books. They develop a thirst for reading."

Ofsted, March 2023

At Kingsway Primary School, our English curriculum is rooted in our values: togetherness, difference, passion for learning and inspiration to grow. We believe that language unlocks learning, confidence and creativity across every subject.

What makes English unique at our school is our reading-inspired curriculum:
📚 Every subject is shaped by books, with high-quality texts chosen to broaden understanding and spark curiosity.
🔤 Phonics is taught consistently through the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds programme from EYFS to Year 2, with targeted support continuing into KS2.
👀 In reading, we use guided sessions with Reading Gems, rich vocabulary teaching and daily book talk to build deep comprehension.
✍️ Writing is brought to life through powerful picture books. Children learn through WAGOLLs, talk for writing, grammar mastery and a full writing process—from planning to publishing in their personal celebration books.
🗣️ We value oracy, with purposeful speaking and listening embedded in every unit.

We also collaborate with other schools and professionals across the borough to share expertise and ensure every child becomes a confident, inspired reader and writer.

Below are links to our English Policy and Reading for Pleasure Policy

Reading Cloud is our library system that the children use to take books out and write reviews and recommendations.

To access the school library system please click the link below

https://u001268.microlibrarian.net

Here's the book we have all enjoyed for World Book Day 2025, told by our fabulous storyteller Mrs Albert!

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