English
Early Years Foundation Stage – Communication and Language
The educational programme for communication and language, set out in the EYFS Framework, is delivered in our reception classes in line with the Extend Reception curriculum.
Early Years Foundation Stage – Literacy
The educational programme for literacy, set out in the EYFS Framework, is delivered in our reception classes using Extend Letters and Sounds – a complete curriculum for phonics, early reading and writing. Extend Letters and Sounds is a DfE validated systematic, synthetic phonics programme.
Key Stage 1 and 2 – English
We follow the national curriculum.
In Year 1, we continue to use Extend Letters and Sounds – a complete curriculum for phonics, early reading and writing to deliver our English curriculum focusing on securing strong foundations in literacy.
In Year 2-6, we use Extend English in Year 2-6 which addresses reading, writing and spoken language alongside Extend Spelling and Extend Handwriting.
