English is the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar. At Northcroft School, all pupils have timetabled sessions to develop these key skills. English enables pupils to communicate effectively at home, school and in the wider world, leading to improved life skills and wider opportunities. An understanding of how language is the vehicle for communication in both oral and written forms is paramount in our thinking and planning. To become literate, children need to understand that writing is a representation of speech, and that both come in a variety of forms linked to purpose. Our delivery of the English curriculum is based upon fundamental evidence-based action research.

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The school has exciting and stimulating literature, and staff are dedicated to ensuring that our children are excited by text.

The school recognises that some of our students struggle with communication, speech and language which is why we are dedicated to supporting students in an inclusive manner and a non-pressure environment. Outside the classroom at our farm, our vision is supported and these skills, such as communicating, being able to give and follow instructions and allowing others to have a voice and an option encouraged and role modelled, which enables students to build confidence  and transfer into the school and the wider community.