English

All the skills of language are essential to participate fully as a member of society and children should be encouraged to be confident, enthusiastic, independent readers, spellers and writers. Children need to speak, read and write fluently and confidently. Pupils should be taught to speak clearly and convey ideas confidently, they should learn to justify ideas with reasons, ask questions to check understanding develop vocabulary and build knowledge, listen to and build on the ideas of others and communicate effectively.