English

English Curriculum Intent

The intent of our carefully sequenced English curriculum is for children to move on from Chirton:

Having acquired the skills to be able to read at an age appropriate level, developing a wide bank of vocabulary in the process.

Exposed to a wide variety of literature and have developed a love of reading.

As confident and articulate speakers who read aloud with clarity and expression.

Remaining passionate about reading and writing having been inspired to develop the power of imagination.

Talented in their application of their age appropriate spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Please click here for - Our Writing Curriculum

Quotes

"Pupils feel safe in school and highlight the care they receive from all staff as being the reason they enjoy school and do well." - Ofsted 2018
"Pupils and adults flourish due to the impact of the vision and the extremely positive relationships that it engenders." - (SIAMS Inspection Mar 22)
"The emphasis on being kind is amazing. Being different isn't ever the emphasis, but to accept everyone no matter what." - Parent Questionnaire June 21
"Leaders truly value the pupils as individuals and there is a tangible sense of pupils supporting each other, of being big-hearted" - (SIAMS Inspection March 22)
"We are so pleased that our child has experienced Chirton School, with all of its kind and supportive staff, which goes right the way through from Lynn to the TAs, teachers, and Head." - Parent Questionnaire June 21
"The school is where my children found their second home, a chance to feel safe, grow and learn. The teachers are kind and caring and easy to talk with regarding any concerns I may have. I never have enough words to express what a wonderful school this is." - Parent Questionnaire June 21