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Our Approach to English
\n<\/a>Our Approach to Reading
\n<\/a>Our Approach to Phonics
\n<\/a>Our Approach to Writing
\n<\/a>Our Approach to Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
\n<\/a>Dyslexia
\n<\/a>Supporting Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Approach to English
\n<\/span><\/strong>Fostering a love for reading and writing and celebrating creativity and independence underpin the teaching of English at Mayfield.<\/p>\n

Our Approach to Reading<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayfield\u2019s Reading Charter
\n<\/strong>Every child at Mayfield has the opportunity to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Read for pleasure.<\/li>\n
  2. Choose from a wide range of books, and help decide which books are bought for our school.<\/li>\n
  3. Receive advice and recommendations from a librarian, well-read staff and peers.<\/li>\n
  4. Own their own book.<\/li>\n
  5. Be read aloud to.<\/li>\n
  6. Have a choice of what they read, alongside selected texts.<\/li>\n
  7. See an author event at least once.<\/li>\n
  8. Watch a story come alive through dramatisation at least once a year.<\/li>\n
  9. Read to an adult or peer at least once a week.<\/li>\n
  10. See themselves reflected in a book.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At Mayfield we strive to empower children to develop the confidence to read for pleasure. Reading for pleasure is promoted throughout the school.\u00a0 We are fortunate enough to have a well-stocked and spacious library at the heart of the school which is run by our amazing librarian Mrs Le Vann.\u00a0 Families are welcome to share books in the library after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4.30pm.\u00a0 Every class also has special bookshelves in their classrooms to help them engage with the books they enjoy.\u00a0 Each class explores a range of authors and genres through class books shared by teachers in story time as well as guided reading and writing.\u00a0 We encourage children to recommend books to one another through reading sessions, interactive displays and assemblies.\u00a0 From Y1 all children have a book buddy from another year group to share their reading and writing with.<\/p>\n

    We love celebrating World Book Day every year, and also celebrate National Story Telling Week and National Poetry Day.\u00a0 We offer virtual and live author events throughout the year to inspire our pupils as readers and writers.<\/p>\n

    Our English and SEN teams, alongside class teachers, offer support and intervention for children who may need additional help to allow them to feel confident and engaged with reading. This may include the opportunity to read 1:1 with grown-ups.\u00a0 Please visit the dyslexia area of our website for more detailed information: Dyslexia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    For children to become confident and enthusiastic readers, we also need to take reading beyond school.\u00a0 We value your support at home: listening to, reading with and discussing books with your child is much appreciated.\u00a0 Please find our lists of recommended reads below!<\/p>\n

    To teach reading and comprehension we use a range of quality texts and activities to engage and inspire, as well as to develop children\u2019s skills as readers and writers.\u00a0 To support the teaching and learning of the reading content domains laid out in the National Curriculum, we have adopted the reading VIPERS from \u201cThe Literacy Shed\u201d.\u00a0 VIPERS covers the key comprehension skills that are taught in both Key Stage 1 and 2.\u00a0 They enrich reading skills and learning across the curriculum.\u00a0 For examples of the types of VIPERS questions which are helpful to ask children when they are practicing comprehension, please click on the links below.<\/p>\n

    VIPERS questions for KS1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    VIPERS questions for KS2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Our Approach to Phonics<\/span>
    \n<\/strong>At Mayfield, phonics is taught until July 2022 through Visual Phonics: a specially adapted version of the Letters and Sounds scheme which incorporates BSL (British Sign Language) supported phonics.\u00a0 Phonics is taught daily in Reception and KS1 through song, stories and activities indoors and outdoors. In KS2, special provisions are in place to support those children who require consolidation of phonics in order to access their learning.<\/p>\n

    From September 2022 we be using Essential Letters and Sounds<\/a><\/strong> (ELS)<\/p>\n

    For more information about phonics at Mayfield, please visit the phonics area of our website: Phonics<\/a><\/strong>
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    Our Approach to Writing<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    At Mayfield, we strive to instill a love for writing and language in our pupils.<\/p>\n

    Our writing planning originates from a range of quality literature and model texts. These are selected through age appropriate recommended reads, topic book boxes or consultation with our reading specialist teacher. During their time at Mayfield, children will be exposed to a wide range of poetry, fiction and non-fiction.<\/p>\n

    Children first explore these texts as readers by analysing the intended audience, purpose and language of a piece of writing. This exploration can take many forms, including drama, art and immersive experiences. Children next explore a text as a writer \u2013 practicing their own examples of language and grammar features and participating in shared writing with their teacher and peers. Finally, children have the opportunity to write, edit and publish their own version or versions.<\/p>\n

    We also offer opportunities for children to write about subjects that matter to them, while celebrating aspiration and a broad vocabulary. Children\u2019s creativity is nurtured, and children love playing with language and free creative writing.<\/p>\n

    We ensure that children have the chance to write in subjects across the curriculum and pupils write every day, producing at least one longer write per week.<\/p>\n

    Offering a purpose for writing<\/strong> and platforms to share it is important for motivating children to write and teaching them the value of writing in the real world. We celebrate children\u2019s work through shared readings and performances in class, displays, learning journals, class books, writing for real purposes such as postcards and letters and publishing work on our new inspiring authors\u2019 blog:\u00a0Authors\u2019 Blog<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    We aim to inspire children to enjoy writing through experiences, imaginative play and planning<\/strong>. We offer this this through the use of high quality literature, films and pictures to stimulate imagination, as well as learning outdoors and exciting trips related to topic learning.<\/p>\n

    Our Approach to Handwriting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    At Mayfield, handwriting is introduced in reception and taught explicitly until year 3. From year 4 to year 6, handwriting interventions are tailored around the needs of individual children or classes. Handwriting is taught through phonics and letter families. Joining and writing with pens are introduced in year 2, based on Sassoon script. Handwriting is celebrated by head teacher and team leader awards in weekly assemblies.<\/p>\n

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    Our Approach to Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS)<\/b><\/span>
    \nAt Mayfield we teach GPS through reading and writing, and endeavour to give context to GPS concepts. Games and activities are also an important part of GPS learning at Mayfield!<\/p>\n

    GPS may be taught through short lesson starters at the beginning of each writing lesson, or in discrete weekly lessons.\u00a0 Concepts are further embedded and applied in children\u2019s writing.<\/p>\n

    We use a range of methods to practise and investigate spellings and spelling rules and patterns.\u00a0 In KS2 we capitalise on children’s phonic learning to support their spellings.<\/p>\n

    Spelling Shed<\/strong><\/p>\n

    All children have a Spelling Shed<\/a><\/strong> account which can be used at school and at home to play games and practise spellings from Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 spelling lists.<\/p>\n

    From September 2022 we will use Spelling Shed as the main resource for teaching spelling in years 1 to 6.
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    Dyslexia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    What is Dyslexia?
    \n<\/strong>Dyslexia is a common specific learning difficulty which can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling.<\/p>\n

    It is likely to be present at birth and to be lifelong in its effects.<\/p>\n

    The dyslexic brain processes written and spoken information differently.\u00a0 Sometimes the information is forgotten, jumbled up or bits are missing.<\/p>\n

    It makes learning to read and write much harder and can also cause difficulty with organisation, maths and memory.\u00a0 Children with dyslexia need to discover self belief and determination to succeed to give them the mental strength to get through school.\u00a0 Everybody is different.<\/p>\n

    Facts about Dyslexia:<\/strong><\/p>\n