English
English continues to be at the centre of primary education. At Markyate Village School and Nursery, we aim to deliver a high-quality education in English that will teach pupils to speak and listen effectively and read and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions to others and with the world around them.
English is both a subject in its own right and the medium for teaching across all subjects. Understanding the necessary language provides access to the whole curriculum. We believe that fluency in the English language is an essential foundation for success in all subjects. Our teaching develops the children’s spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the curriculum.
