Spoken Language

The national curriculum for English reflects the importance of spoken language in pupils’ development across the whole curriculum – cognitively, socially and linguistically. Spoken language underpins the development of reading and writing. The quality and variety of language that pupils hear and speak are vital for developing their vocabulary and grammar and their understanding for reading and writing. 

 At Holmes Chapel primary, we ensure children are being taught the skills they need to develop their spoken language and become competent speakers. These skills are reflected and contextualised within the reading and writing domains. Please download our Spoken Language Curriculum for more information.