English at Millbrook Primary School
Welcome to the English section of our school website! At our primary school, we believe that English is the foundation for confident communication, creative expression, and lifelong learning. Our curriculum is designed to inspire children to become enthusiastic readers, thoughtful writers, and articulate speakers.
Curriculum Overview
We follow the National Curriculum for English, which focuses on:
Reading: Developing fluency, comprehension, and a love of books – Read Write Inc is the phonics programme we use
Writing: Encouraging creativity, accuracy, and purpose through the Talk for Writing approach
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar (SPaG): Building strong foundations for effective communication using RWI and SCODE schemes of work
Speaking & Listening: Fostering confidence and clarity in verbal expression we use Voice 21 to support with the children’s development
Each year group has tailored objectives to support age-appropriate progress and challenge.
Writing Resources
We encourage children to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Our writing lessons include:
Storytelling and narrative writing
Poetry and performance
Non-fiction writing (reports, letters, instructions)
Grammar and punctuation practice
We use exciting prompts and visual stimuli to spark imagination and creativity.
Reading Support
Reading is at the heart of our English curriculum.
We offer:
Daily whole class reading sessions
Access to a diverse library of fiction and non-fiction books
Phonics teaching using RWI and interventions to support
Reading challenges and book clubs
Parents are encouraged to read regularly with their children and explore books together.
🔗 Useful Links
Here are some helpful websites to support English learning at home:
BBC Bitesize – KS1 & KS2 English
Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and phonics
PhonicsPlay – Interactive phonics games
BookTrust – Recommended books and tips
Topmarks – English games
📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions about our English curriculum or how to support your child’s learning, please get in touch with your child’s class teacher or Miss Shearer (Reading KS2) Miss Paul (Phonics) Miss Ofsarnie (writing)
