At St Matthew’s, we believe that strong reading and writing skills are the foundation for success across the whole curriculum and in later life. Our English curriculum is designed to develop confident, enthusiastic readers and writers who can express themselves clearly and creatively.

In the Early Years, we place a strong emphasis on communication, language and early literacy. We use Talk Through Stories and Drawing Club to develop children’s vocabulary, imagination and storytelling skills. Through rich texts, discussion and creative activities, children build confidence in speaking, listening and early mark-making, laying strong foundations for reading and writing.