Mission Statement

At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, our values of faith, respect, choices, and learning together guide everything we do. We are committed to providing an enriching environment where English teaching and learning thrive, enabling every child to become a confident communicator, a fluent reader, and an inspired writer.

English lies at the heart of children’s thinking, learning, and communication. It supports critical thinking, creativity, and engagement with the wider world. Through carefully chosen texts and topics, we aim to broaden pupils’ cultural capital, introducing them to diverse authors, genres, historical periods, and perspectives beyond their immediate experience.

This policy sets out our vision, aims, and the strategies through which English is taught, supported, and assessed across the school. By doing so, we ensure that every pupil develops the skills to read, write, speak, and listen effectively, empowering them to participate fully in society both now and in their future lives.

Through our commitment to our values, we encourage every child to let their light shine — growing not only in knowledge and skills but also in confidence and character.