Intent

Reading

Reading is fundamental in our modern society and shapes us as reflective, critical thinkers, learners and questioning citizens. Learning to read and reading to learn is the key to unlocking all areas of the curriculum and is the foundation for the future educational success that we want for all of our children at High Wycombe Church of England School. The power of reading is immeasurable. Reading feeds their imagination and opens them up to a world of wonder and joy. We strive for all of our children to discover the magic in reading, develop an appreciation for and love of reading and instil the habit of reading for pleasure.

Writing

Writing is a vital skill for living in the modern world and, at High Wycombe Church of England School, we want our students to communicate their knowledge with confidence, explain ideas and convey emotions through their writing. Writing is a tool that is often used to demonstrate children’s understanding across the curriculum. We recognise the importance of nurturing a culture where children take pride in their writing, can write clearly and effectively and adapt their language and style for a range of contexts. The children of High Wycombe Church of England School are encouraged to see themselves as writers, who write as readers, and have a wide range of vocabulary, an excellent knowledge of writing techniques, as well as a clear understanding of genre and text type. They evaluate, edit and improve their work and understand that writing is a process, being reflective and resilient to ensure they demonstrate their potential. We also aim for all of our children to discover the magic in writing, develop an appreciation for and love of writing and instil the habit of writing for pleasure.