English is a key element of our curriculum, school life and social interactions. As it is the language in which we communicate, it underpins teaching and learning across the school. Not only is English taught in discrete lessons, but it is also the cornerstone of our entire curriculum. To enable all children who attend Northwood Primary School the best possible success, we aim to develop them into effective communicators of the English language in both written word and spoken form. We believe that this will help them navigate their way through school and society and will allow them to express ideas, emotions and opinions in an appropriate manner. 

To support this, we aim to immerse children in a language-rich environment and teach a well-structured English curriculum that is engaging, thought-provoking and tailored to meet the needs of children who attend Northwood. We want children to develop a positive attitude towards learning in English and hope that through this, they are propelled forward in life because of their understanding of the English language.