English

Policy

National Programme of Study

Essential Writing Overview

The ESSENTIALWRITING curriculum designed by HfL Education is used at Puller Memorial. As it is an ambitious and progressive writing scheme, hooked in with high-quality literature. It is fully aligned with the key messages in the writing framework and designed to give teachers subject knowledge, pedagogical tools and strategies to teach children how to write for specific purposes and authentic audiences. As a result, children feel inspired and ready to write high-quality outcomes. Designed for Reception to Year 6. Children are motivated and empowered to write purposefully and to self-identify as volitional writers. https://www.hfleducation.org/school-improvement/primary/english/essential-writing

Core Texts

Year A

Year B

Spelling

Alongside Essential Writing Puller Memorial uses ESSENTIAL SPELLING a whole class approach that teaches children spelling patterns, strategies and knowledge aligned with National Curriculum year group expectations for years 2-6.

English in Action

Oak English Planets

Oak Class Create Their Own Planets! 🌍 Oak Class have been exploring the wonders of space through the non-fiction book The Planetarium by Chris Wormell and Raman Prinja. Inspired by their reading, the children used recyclable materials to design and create their very own planets. Each planet was unique, colourful and full of personality, reflecting the childrens fantastic creativity and imagination. It was wonderful to see them bring their learning to life while reusing materials and thinking creatively! This paired lovely with their non-chronological reports.