English

At St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, we believe that English is a gift from God — a powerful tool that enables us to communicate, to express ourselves and to understand the world around us. Through reading, writing, speaking and listening, we nurture our children’s ability to use language with confidence, creativity and purpose.

Rooted in our Catholic ethos, our English curriculum encourages pupils to explore rich and meaningful texts, reflect deeply, think critically and communicate with kindness and respect. We promote a love of reading and storytelling, recognising the importance of language in sharing faith, values and experiences.

Our carefully planned curriculum ensures clear progression in skills and knowledge across all year groups. On this page, you will find our English policy and curriculum documents, which outline our approach to teaching and learning in English at St Bede’s.

Through high-quality teaching and inspiring texts, we aim to develop articulate, thoughtful and compassionate young people who use their words to make a positive difference in the world.

Policy

 Curriculum Overview

 Key Stage 2 Class Novels