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The Promise School Reading Curriculum 

Intent 
The Promise School is determined that every pupil will learn to read, regardless of their background, needs or abilities. All pupils, including the weakest readers, will make sufficient progress to meet or exceed age-related expectations.  Teachers will choose stories, poems, rhymes and non-fiction for reading to develop pupils’ vocabulary, language comprehension and the love of reading. Pupils will be familiar with and enjoy listening to a wide range of stories, poems, rhymes and non-fiction. 

Implementation 
Throughout their time at The Promise School, children will learn to 

• read easily, fluently and with good understanding 

• develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information 

• acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language 

• appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage 

 

 
The Promise School Writing Curriculum 

Intent 
The Promise School is determined that every pupil will be able to confidently communicate their knowledge, ideas and emotions through their writing and write for pleasure regardless of their background, needs or abilities (whether this be writing by hand or using supportive technologies as identified through individual EHCPs).  Teachers will choose high quality stories, poems, rhymes and non-fiction texts as models for their own writing and develop pupils’ vocabulary, understanding of grammar in context and familiarity with spelling patterns. 

Implementation 
To this end a writer from The Promise School will 

• acquire a wide vocabulary, a solid understanding of grammar and be able to spell new words by effectively applying the spelling patterns and rules they learn throughout their time in primary school 

• write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences 

• refine and edit their writing over time, developing independence in the ability to identify their own areas for improvement in all pieces of writing, editing their work effectively during and after the writing process 

• write daily in a range of contexts and for a range of purposes 

• and where appropriate, based on individual needs, will take pride in the presentation of their writing, in part by developing a good, joined, handwriting style