1. Speaking and Listening Parent, Pupil and Staff Support
Reading
Writing
Speaking and Listening
Parent, Pupil and Staff Support
Accelerated Reader Programme delivered through curriculum time
September and ongoing
Whole school marking for literacy policy to assess pupils’ written literacy skills
September
All staff to model the use of Standard English
All Year
Parental Lectures throughout the academic year
5th December – Whole School
24th April- Year 10 and 11 Literacy focus lecture
Reading age data and relevant support materials shared with all staff
30th October
Extra Core sessions as part of the curriculum at Key Stage 3
Whole School Debate
11th July
Literacy displays around the school
Staff recommended reading on posters around school
September and updated throughout the year
Literacy Ninja’s across the KS3 extra Core sessions
Vocabulary displayed on the screens around school- linked to vocabulary books- English lessons on Mondays (vocabulary books)
Literacy Lead within each Department around the school
Every pupil to have a cross curricular vocabulary book
Implementation of Feed Forward Marking
Departmental targets and strategies supported by SLT
11th September- targets/ priorities set
12th February- Review 1
11th June- Reflection
Whole school spelling Bee competition
6th February
Incorporate opportunities to enhance oracy skills within schemes of work
Accelerated Reader implemented into the LRC
Drop Everything and Read during world book day
w/ c 4th March and world book day is 7th March
Whole School writing competitions
All year
Pupil Voice to support the development of the school
6th November with feedback given to staff on 20th November in TLC
Staff Inset to ensure a consistent approach is understood and adhered to
3rd September
Literacy activities in every classroom
Student leadership groups throughout the school
Guest speakers and external visitors to promote reading for pleasure
Incorporate opportunities to enhance reading skills within schemes of work
The ‘Right To Write’ strategy
See timetable
Activities during Citizenship Days to ensure all pupils are well rounded individuals and have opportunities to communicate effectively
Literacy area for parents available on the website to support with Literacy at home
Work for all Departments and key areas around school such as The Link and Seclusion
Boys Independence group with external lead
TBC
Liaison with SLT to support staff development
September- ongoing