“Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

Matthew 24:35

Curriculum Intent

At St Mary's Catholic Primary School, our intent for the English curriculum is to provide every pupil with the tools they need to become confident, effective, and compassionate communicators. Using our Talk for writing approach, we cultivate a love of reading, writing and spoken language that lasts a lifetime and prepares the children for the future ahead!

We believe that English is not just a subject but a means of unlocking the world around us. Our curriculum is designed to inspire pupils’ imaginations, build their critical thinking skills and enable them to express themselves clearly, creatively and thoughtfully. Through engaging with a wide range of texts, writing tasks, and spoken language activities, pupils will deepen their understanding of the world and grow their confidence. We aim to develop pupils who are able to read, write and speak with fluency and who approach language with integrity and a sense of responsibility.