Spoken English

In order to support our children to develop their knowledge of Standard English across the whole school day, we insist that children and teachers:

• Recognise the importance of speaking as a large part of the subject of English, and the preparation for writing.

• Speak in full sentences at all times. For example, there is an expectation that all children speak in full sentences at all times within the classroom setting. 

• Use high-level vocabulary when speaking to expose children to as much rich language as possible.

• Adults kindly and gently correct children when they use non-standard English in the classroom setting. 

• All classes perform a class assembly for the school, providing an opportunity for public speaking from an early age.