English
At Cadmore End, we want every child to become a confident communicator, reader and writer. Speaking and listening are developed throughout the school day. Children learn to express their ideas, listen to others and use new vocabulary across the curriculum.
We teach early reading and spelling through Twinkl Phonics in Reception and Key Stage 1, with continued phonics support for older children who need it. As children become more fluent, they read a wider range of stories, poetry and information texts. We encourage reading for pleasure and help families support reading at home.
In writing, children learn to plan, compose, revise and share their work for different purposes. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and handwriting are taught and practised as part of this process. Learning is adapted to help every child develop their skills and confidence.
Our English plans are organised across a two-year cycle for our mixed-year classes. The documents below show what children learn and how reading and writing develop from Nursery to Year 6.
Class 1 English Long Term Plan 2025-2027
Class 2 English Long Term Plan 2025-2027
Class 3 English Long Term Plan 2025-2027
Class 4 English Long Term Plan 2025-2027
Year 1 English Guide for Parents
Year 2 English Guide for Parents
Year 3 English Guide for Parents
Year 4 English Guide for Parents
Year 5 English Guide for Parents
Year 6 English Guide for Parents
Reading allows us to be transported from our own world to another. Between the pages of a book, we can become immersed in the lives of fictional characters and learn about a culture entirely different from our own. We can also learn new words and phrases, experience a range of emotions, and acquire skills and knowledge.