Key points to look out for
Below we suggest what might be included in an English/literacy policy but, since it’s not statutory, policies can vary.
It’s not meant as a guide for writing a policy, since that’s your school leaders’ job, but use it to give you a sense of what you’re looking for when reviewing it.
Vision and guiding principles
This is where your school leaders set out what they want pupils to achieve before they leave your school. This might include:
- Having a positive attitude towards reading and enjoying reading for pleasure
- Being able to write clearly and accurately
- Having a wide vocabulary
Your policy might also include some guiding principles to help achieve these aims, such as identifying learning gaps or exposing pupils to different types of reading materials.
Roles and responsibilities
The headteacher: providing the resources and training to enable teaching staff to deliver the curriculum Subject lead: leading and managing