English

Ted Hughes, a giant of contemporary British literature, believed that children begin life with an almost immeasurable talent for self-expression. We believe it is our job, as teachers of English, to keep that talent alive, feed children’s imaginations and instil in them confidence, a natural motive for writing and love of reading.

At Stroud we aim to teach children the fundamental skills needed to be able to communicate confidently, effectively and creatively.

To achieve this, our English curriculum aims to foster:

Confident and clear oratory skills – no matter how big or small the audience.

Active listening skills that will allow children to interpret what they hear appropriately.

A love of reading.

An appreciation of a wide variety of genres.

An ability to consider and comment on the effects of prose and poetry, and understand literal and figurative layers of meaning within them.

A natural inclination to write and play with language in imaginative ways.

An understanding of syntax, grammar and punctuation – to enable clarity in written communication.

The development of a wide ranging vocabulary.

Above all; opportunities for enriching self-expression.

To find out about other specific curriculum areas please use these links: Art, Design and Technology, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Education, and Science.