Purpose of Study
English is at the heart of our curriculum, and writing is a key focus. Through writing, children learn to communicate ideas clearly, creatively and effectively. At our school, we follow the Literacy Counts scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced approach to teaching writing through high-quality texts.
The National Curriculum for English states that a high-quality education in English should teach children to speak and write fluently, so that they can communicate their ideas to others and participate fully as members of society. Using Literacy Counts, children are immersed in rich, engaging stories and texts that inspire them to write for different purposes and audiences. The scheme also builds a strong foundation in grammar, spelling and vocabulary, giving children the tools to craft their writing with accuracy and flair.
Aims
Our writing curriculum, delivered through Literacy Counts, aims to ensure that all children:
- Develop a love of writing, inspired by high-quality texts and meaningful contexts.
- Learn to write clearly, accurately and coherently for a variety of purposes and audiences.
- Use a wide and ambitious vocabulary, supported by their reading.
- Build a secure understanding of spelling, punctuation and grammar, applying this knowledge in their writing.
- Plan, draft, edit and evaluate their own work, becoming confident and reflective writers.
- See themselves as authors, developing creativity, imagination and confidence to express their ideas in writing.
