LAWN

At Lawn, we believe that a quality English curriculum should develop children's love of reading, writing and discussion whilst supporting children's exploration and understanding of the world around them. Our aim for our children is that by the time they leave Lawn they will be avid readers, children who read fluently and widely and who are able to express preferences and opinions through rich and meaningful discussions about the texts that they read. As children move through our school, class discussions in English lessons will help children to develop empathy, communication skills and the ability to argue effectively, considering insights into issues common to the personal and global spheres, such as prejudice and conflict. We will provide opportunities to use exploration of global issues as real-life contexts for developing core skills (for example, persuasive writing and spoken language). We want them to read for pleasure, having had access to a wide range of text types, genres and..

Also known as: Lawn Primary School

Primary location: Derby United Kingdom