English

At Belmont, we believe that a high-quality English curriculum should develop a child’s love of reading; their creative writing and ability to discuss their ideas articulately. We want our children to develop the habit of reading widely and often and we aim to inspire an appreciation of our rich and varied literary heritage. Through children’s interaction with a wide range of high quality texts, we will foster pupils’ cultural, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual development.

We recognise the importance of cultivating a broad vocabulary and aim to create a culture where children take pride in their writing, can write clearly and accurately and adapt their language and style for a range of purposes.

We want to inspire children to be confident in the art of speaking and listening; to equip them with the skills of critical thinking and develop their use of discussion and debate to develop their learning.

We believe that a thorough grasp of literacy skills is crucial to a high quality education and will give our children the tools they need to participate fully across the curriculum and as a valuable member of society.

English Intent