Y1 – Y6 include reading, comprehension as well as spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG). This period also covers skills such as understanding the meaning of words in different contexts, retrieving and recording information, understanding sequences of events, making inferences and predictions and self expression through creative writing.

Key Stage 1

This stage represents the first two years (Y1 & Y2) of schooling and acts as the introductory period during which children become familiarised with subjects. With respect to English, Y1 – Y2 sees learners develop and refine reading, writing, pronunciation, comprehension and listening abilities.

Materials introduced include stories, poems, plays, fiction and nonfiction. This exposure is coupled with encouragement to interpret materials presented in their individual way to assess learners’ comprehension. Children are also taught to articulate their understanding of topics through the written and spoken word.

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 represents Y3 – Y6 where children will be exposed to myths, poetry, novels, plays, newspaper articles, information texts, biography and autobiography. Building from Key Stage 1, children will use the fundamentals they’ve mastered to refine their understanding of the English language.

Over the course of Key Stage 2 children will be introduced to myths and legends, complex storytelling, famous authors, drama, persuasive and historical writing. Learners will also be taught how to interpret certain kinds of writing and develop independent thinking with respect to the content they are introduced to.

Further development of comprehension and articulation throughout Key Stage 2 aids children in writing clearly and concisely, while helping them to expand their vocabularies. They will also be exposed to long form content, dialogue, prose and explore English more freely as they become confident in their ability to communicate both effectively and creatively.