At Discovery, we aim to provide children with the best possible opportunities to become confident, literate and successful members of society with a deep love and understanding of English language and literature. We want to foster a desire to communicate, interact and read for pleasure.  English is a life skill needed to lead a fully independent life. Reading is crucial to the development of writing and direct and continuous opportunities to record using a variety of means will be offered provide a secure foundation in handwriting, spelling and writing for meaning in readiness for their next stage of development and education.

EYFS and Informal Pathway

Pupils develop their English, communication, and interaction skills through talking, listening, and exploring stories. They build their vocabulary by chatting with adults and other children, singing songs, and playing games. Storytime helps them enjoy books, understand how stories work, and recognise sounds and letters. Through role-play and group activities, they practice taking turns in conversation, expressing their ideas, and listening to others. These experiences help them grow in confidence and develop the language skills they need for learning and building relationships

Semi Formal Pathway

Intent in English, communication and interaction To develop secure foundations in communication, language, reading and writing. To instil a love of books and reading, developing skills in both word reading and comprehension. Children will be able to listen to, and talk about stories, poems, rhymes and non-fiction, and develop secure foundations in decoding printed words. Children will develop good levels of communication and language comprehension which will support the development of self and wider world.  In English, by the end of the semi-formal curriculum children will be able to: Demonstrate a love of reading and an ability to share favourite texts Access texts at an appropriate developmental stage following the academy phonics and reading progression documents Sequence stories, instructions and non-fiction events Understand of a range of developmentally appropriate genres Share their opinions about texts through a range of communication means Record through writing and other means, their ideas both imaginative and real life Communicate confidently using a range of appropriate ACC methods including spoken language where able

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