Children will:-

• Develop the necessary skills to use and understand the English language confidently, appropriately and accurately to the best of their ability.

• Be equipped with the linguistic skills and confidence to make sense of themselves and the world around them.

• Develop an awareness of the interrelationship of all the skills of English.
• Speak clearly, fluently and cogently.

• Listen to the spoken word attentively, with understanding, pleasure and empathy.

• Read from a range of materials fluently and with understanding, for enjoyment and information.

• Write effectively for a range of audiences and purposes, using spelling, punctuation and syntax accurately and confidently.

• Use their proficiency in one of the English skills to improve the quality of their work in other areas.