HAYFIELD_PRIMARY_SCHOOL_PROSPECTUS

English - Writing

At Hayfield Lane our aim is to help pupils develop their ability to express their thoughts, ideas and communication skills through

believe in the importance of makingwriting relevant and purposeful to the real world and encourage children

to see themselves as

provide childrenwithmany opportunities towrite, fromdaily English lessons, to guided reading

sessions which focus on the grammatical mechanics of writing,

In English each year group focuses on a specific novel / picture book for a sustained period of time.This approach engages children

in learningwhilst equipping themwith a love of reading, giving themaccess to a rich and diverse selection of books by the time

they leave Hayfield

transformclassrooms intomagical lands as evident in the text so that it excites and stimulates

learning,making time in school fun and thus ensuring the development of enthusiasmand curiosity.

Each text is launched by creating a‘hook’, the purpose of which is to engage,motivate and inspire our children through a

memorable learning experience.The text for each year group forms the basis of the English curriculumand offersmany

opportunities to explore a range of writing fromstories to balanced arguments and non-chronological reports.

English - Reading

Our aim is not only to teach children to become fluent

independent readers but also for them to understandwhat

they have read, fostering a genuine love of reading both for

pleasure and purpose.Our aim is that all children become

enthusiastic readers who can enjoy and appreciate texts,

commenting critically.Our daily guided reading sessions

give children the opportunity to practise, rehearse and refine

reading skills. As well as using levelled reading books we are

also fortunate enough to be able offer children the chance

to read using an online system, both at home and in school

whereby they can access levelled appropriate texts, answer

comprehension texts and earn rewards for their efforts.

‘In the warm, welcoming

environment, pupils feel safe

and well looked after. Care

arrangements are good and

every effort is made to

support their emotional and

social needs so that they

grow in confidence and

self-esteem.’

Ofsted