Why we teach Communication & English
English encompasses Reading, Writing and Phonics with Communication underpinning all learning. We want all our children at Cliffdale to develop their expressive and receptive communication skills. The highly personalised teaching of communication is crucial to children’s engagement and understanding of the world around them and enables them to enjoy learning and develop skills in Communication & English.
How we teach Communication & English
The teaching of Communication & English takes account of the different needs and experiences of our children to provide an education appropriate to individuals, whilst aiming to nurture positive attitudes to learning.
The interventions and strategies that we use in school can be seen in the Communication & English Policy. These are all tailored to the individual child’s needs.
What difference Communication makes to our children
Effective communication and English skills enable pupils to be fully engaged in their learning and experiences at school and beyond.
Pupils have a variety of available tools to communicate their needs. This promotes readiness and engagement in learning in an enabling environment.
Pupils are more confident and resilient. Successful communication & English skills allow our children to– make requests and choices, understand routines, develop functional English skills and form positive relationships.
