English

At our school, all children explore a rich variety of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.  From Years 1 to 6, we design carefully structured 2–3 week writing units that focus on developing key skills appropriate for each age group. Every unit is inspired by a high-quality text, chosen to engage, challenge, and inspire our learners.

Each unit begins with children analysing the model text, identifying its features and understanding what makes it effective. They are then explicitly taught grammar and writing skills, which they practise and apply independently. Children also develop the vocabulary needed to craft their final piece of writing, supported by opportunities to plan their ideas in detail.

At the end of each unit, pupils complete an independent piece of writing.  This allows them to demonstrate how well they can apply the skills they have learned. Following this, the children take part in editing lessons, where they refine their work—improving both the specific skills taught in the unit and their overall accuracy and presentation. Over the year, the children are given opportunities to publish pieces of writing, this is where they copy up their writing in neat on ‘special’ paper to celebrate their progress and creativity. Our handwriting follows the Little Wandle scheme until the end of year 2. From here on we  follow the PDET Trust approach progressing to continuous cursive writing.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children focus on correct letter formation alongside their phonics learning using the Little Wandle scheme. This scheme is also followed in Year 1 and their writing has a 2 week, three phase structured approach that supports the development of a key skills of writing coherent sentences.

Spelling is taught systematically across the school. Each year group has a set of key words to learn following a spelling scheme and teachers deliver regular spelling sessions that build on phonics knowledge and spelling rules. This approach ensures children develop strong and confident spelling skills that support all aspects of their writing.

Please click these links for further information about:

• Core Reading Text download_for_offline
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• Everybody Read - Reception Year 1 and Year 2 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineEverybody Read - Reception Year 1 and Year 2
• How We Teach Reading and Phonics at Oundle Primary download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineHow We Teach Reading and Phonics at Oundle Primary
• KS2 How You Can Help Your Child with Reading at Home download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineKS2 How You Can Help Your Child with Reading at Home
• Phonics Scheme Progression download_for_offline
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• Supporting Your Child with Reading and Phonics at Home download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSupporting Your Child with Reading and Phonics at Home

 Spelling Overview

• Year 3 Spelling Overview download_for_offline
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• Year 4 Spelling Overview download_for_offline
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• Year 5 Spelling Overview download_for_offline
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• Year 6 Spelling Overview download_for_offline
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Documents

• Writing MT Planning Sheet year 6 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWriting MT Planning Sheet year 6
• Writing MT Planning Sheet Yr 3 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWriting MT Planning Sheet Yr 3
• Writing MT Planning Sheet Yr 4 download_for_offline
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• Writing MT Planning Sheet Yr 5 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWriting MT Planning Sheet Yr 5