TEACHING ENGLISH IN SCHOOL

The high-quality English education at Berrybrook will teach pupils to speak, write, listen and read fluently so that they can effectively communicate their ideas and emotions to others. Pupils will build on their previously learnt skills in order for them to participating fully as a member of society.

Berrybrook intend on delivering a curriculum which:

• allows all pupils to be fully involved in creative and engaging lessons in order for them to reach their full potential;
• enables pupils to speak clearly and audibly and to take account of their listeners;
• encourages pupils to listen with concentration, in order to identify the main points of what they have heard;
• shows pupils how to adapt their speech to a wide range of circumstances and demands;
• teaches pupils effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal;
• develops enthusiastic, independent and reflective readers;
• fosters the enjoyment of writing and a recognition of its value;
• encourages accurate and meaningful writing;
• improves the planning, drafting and editing of pupils’ written work
• is in-line with the National Curriculum;
• provides links with other curriculum areas and real-life.

Everyone ready for School

What is the Everyone ready for school booklet?

The Everyone ready for school booklet is a 12-sided A5 booklet designed for parents and carers of children from two-years-old, up until they start school. It contains simple ways to make the most of everyday moments to give children the literacy skills they need to thrive at school. Practitioners may want to use and share the booklet with families in their settings.

What does the booklet include?

The booklet includes tips covering six main areas in which parents can support the early literacy of their child:

• Chat as you go about your day
• Have fun pretending
• Active playtime
• Share books and stories
• Sing songs and rhymes wherever you are
• Tune in to sounds around you

Each page contains an explanation of the theme, suggested activities, and explicit links as to how this will help the child at school.

Click here for the Everyone Ready for School booklet