We have a proven reading scheme for younger children to develop their ability to read from simple text through to a range of books which they can enjoy. Coupled to the reading series are exercises in spelling, handwriting and simple comprehension which can be extended for the further study at home. Homework is an important element of learning.
As with the Maths curriculum we have structured courses for the development of language and literacy skills for children up to the end of KS2. For KS3 students we can assist with specific areas of English as requested by students. For example, we do have several foreign students who might need help with the development of comprehension skills, correct grammatical terminology or writing in an expressive or persuasive manner. For such students we have the resources they might require.
We can provide a range of age appropriate texts from well known educational publishers so that we can give our students exercises that will encourage them to read and answer questions based on their reading.
For each of our students studying English in the KS2 age range, a range of exercises are used to develop their knowledge and skills. Quite simply the students will study elements that gradually demand greater concentration and understanding as they progress toward secondary school. Creative and persuasive writing are key components of writing imaginatively and demand the careful use of language. Some of the more detailed areas of study are listed below, but this is not a comprehensive list by any means:
| Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| Comprehension | Comprehension | Word endings | Comprehension |
| Phonics – common sounds | Capital letters / full stops | Opening sentences | Sentences constructions |
| Grammar – Capital letters | Syllables | Direct speech | Nouns / Adjectives |
| Prefixes | Verb Tenses | Paragraphs | Comprehension |
| Grammar – Full stops | Singular/ plural terms | Word roots | Prepositions |
| Comprehension | Comprehension | Comprehension | Comprehension |
| Creative work Descriptions | Alphabetical order | Verbs / adverbs | Story Idea to plot |
| Grammar – Questions | Adverbs | Book Reviews | Comprehension |
| Grammar – Nouns | Word building | Indirect speech | Singular / plural |
| Phonics – Silent letters | Suffixes | Standard English | Character descriptions |
| Comprehension | Reviewing books | Comprehension | Adverbs |
| Comprehension | Comprehension | Idiom / Clichés | Connectives |
| Comprehension | Gender | Sentence contractions | Comprehension |
| Phonics – Compound words | Overused words | Action paragraphs | Dashes Brackets & Commas |
| Dictionary work | Adjectives & Nouns | Spelling Rules / Letter strings | Changed over time |
| Grammar – Adjectives | Paragraphs | Homophones | Colon and semicolons |
| Phonics Syllables | Comprehension | Questions / compound words | Book reviews |
| Comprehension | Apostrophes | Suffixes | Paragraphs |
| Grammar – Pronouns | Definitions | Confusing words | Comparison adjectives |
| Letter writing | Comprehension | Antonyms/ | Mnemonics / Proverbs |
| Grammar – Contractions | Question Marks | Descriptions / onomatopoeia | Dialogue |
| Grammar – Possessive pronouns | Words with common roots | Figures of speech | Active and Passive sentences |
| Overused words | Comprehension | Agreement in sentences | Conjunctions |
| Paragraphs | Punctuation | Apostrophe / Possessives | Homophones / Antonyms |
| Commas | Extending sentences | Proof reading | Interjections |
| Collective nouns | Suffixes 1 | Letter writing | Similes |