English

Reading and Writing Curriculum

At St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School, reading and writing are at the heart of our curriculum. We are committed to developing fluent, confident readers and articulate, creative writers through high-quality texts, structured teaching and a strong focus on vocabulary.

Early reading begins with daily systematic phonics using Jolly Phonics. Children read fully decodable books matched to their phonics stage to ensure breadth, depth and fluency.

As pupils progress through the school, reading is taught through close, whole-class study of rich texts, where skills such as fluency, inference and vocabulary development are explicitly taught. In Key Stage 2, pupils develop independence through Accelerated Reader, choosing appropriately levelled books and tracking their progress.

Writing is rooted in high-quality texts that model strong language and structure. Carefully planned learning sequences build vocabulary, grammar and composition skills, leading to purposeful independent writing. Teachers provide regular feedback and opportunities for editing so that every child develops confidence and pride in their work.

Through our ambitious and inclusive approach, we aim to nurture a lifelong love of reading and writing in every child.