✍️ English at Cottesbrooke

At Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School, we want every child to become a confident communicator, a keen reader, and an independent writer.

We teach English through an integrated approach that includes:

• Speaking and listening

• Phonics

• Reading for pleasure and purpose

• Writing with confidence and creativity

🗣️ Speaking and Listening

From Nursery to Year 2, children are given regular opportunities to share their ideas, listen to others, and build confidence in using language. This includes:

• Storytime and class discussions

• Partner talk and group work

• Role play and drama

• Oral storytelling and performance

We teach children to:

• Take turns and listen carefully

• Make eye contact when speaking

• Respond using appropriate language and expression

• Use new vocabulary in real contexts

Our staff model high-quality spoken language throughout the day, making the most of every opportunity to talk with children and celebrate their contributions, however small.

in lessons, and throughout the school day.

➡️ Find out more about Phonics at Cottesbrooke
➡️ Find out more about Reading at Cottesbrooke

➡️ Find out more about Writing at Cottesbrooke
➡️ Find out more about Spelling at Cottesbrooke