{"id":604,"date":"2019-12-18T14:40:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T14:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/stfrancisprimary\/?page_id=604"},"modified":"2020-01-09T15:43:03","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T15:43:03","slug":"literacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/stfrancisprimary\/literacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Literacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Effective learning and teaching in literacy and English:<\/u><\/p>\n

Literacy is fundamental to all areas of learning, as it unlocks access to the wider curriculum. Being literate increases opportunities in all aspects of life and lays the foundations for lifelong learning and work.<\/p>\n

Throughout their education, children and young people should experience an environment which is rich in language and which sets high expectations for literacy and the use of language. Children and young people need to spend time with stories, literature and other texts which will enrich their learning, develop their language skills and enable them to find enjoyment. Spoken language has particular importance in the early years. Teachers will balance play-based learning with more systematic development and learning of skills and techniques for reading, including phonics.<\/p>\n

At St Francis, we aim to deliver effective learning and teaching in Literacy and English, making learning visible and a ensuring a skilful mix of appropriate approaches are utilised, including:<\/p>\n