Intent 

At John Shelton Primary School, our English curriculum is designed to enable our children to become confident readers, writers and communicators to sufficiently prepare them for the wider world. We aim to instil a love of reading by exposing children to a wide range of literature, fostering critical thinking and comprehension skills. In writing, our goal is to develop each pupil's ability to express their thoughts clearly and creatively, understanding the purpose and audience and using correct grammatical techniques. We use high quality texts, interesting stimuli and ensure outcomes are purposeful with the audience in mind. Through Oracy, we prioritise the development of strong speaking and listening skills, enabling our children to communicate effectively and with confidence. Children are given opportunities to regularly practise and review key skills across the wider curriculum.