Brand new resource for Autumn 2019! These on-entry assessment materials will support practitioners to set up appropriate classroom provision, including resources, within the reception classroom, to enable them to make relevant observations of what children know, understand and can do on entry to school. The materials offer prompts across all seven areas of learning and development and the characteristics of effective learning. Sample activities are provided across six areas of provision to support practitioners to engage children in open-ended but purposeful activities. These materials can be used alongside other baseline assessment activities, and will support practitioners in making an accurate judgement of a child’s skills, knowledge and understanding on entry to reception.

Key Learning for the EYFS in CLL What is Key Learning for the EYFS in CLL? The Key Learning for EYFS in CLL statements are the small step goals for Reception children to work through to achieve the ‘Expected’ ELGs in Reading and Writing. Where have they come from? The Key Learning for EYFS in CLL statements have been identified primarily from the EYFS. Other key documents cross referenced in their preparation include Development Matters, Letters and Sounds, and Lancashire Assessment and Progression materials. How are they different from the EYFS ELGs? There were two main aims in creating Key Learning for EYFS. The first aim was to pull out the key steps in learning to enable clear planning for the Literacy elements within EYFS, and the second was to provide a clear progression to achieve the ELGs for the Prime and Specific aspects towards the ‘Expected’ Level. How might Key Learning for the EYFS in CLL be useful? The Key Learning for EYFS in CLL statements should help to focus, and be exemplified, during whole class and group teaching. Taught in the context of lively, engaging and creative themes, they help to ensure that pupils make progress as readers and writers. Teaching should ensure that skills are modelled and scaffolded and that pupils are given opportunities to apply them in a range of different contexts and through continuous provision.

Year 1 Autumn 1 English Planning Unit : Penguins, Possums and Pigs This half term block, based around a theme of Penguins, Possums and Pigs, consists of three English units: Stories with familiar settings Non-chronological reports Poems on a theme Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Geography and Science units based on animals which live in hot and cold areas of the world. Stories and poetry could be based around animals from different hot and cold habitats. Non-chronological reports on selected animals would further support the science content of the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 3 Autumn 1 English Planning Unit : There’s No Place Like Home This half term block, based around a theme of There’s No Place Like Home, consists of two English units: Folk Tales Recount: Biographies Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside geography and history work on the local area. Folk tales can be examined linked to the local area or other places in the UK. Famous local people are suggested as the topic for the biography unit but the unit could be easily adapted to support another curriculum area if desired. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 6 Spring 2 English Planning Unit : Super Sleuth This half term block, based around a theme of Super Sleuth, consists of two English units: Detective/crime fiction Explanations Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside scientific enquiry. Links can be utilised via exploring chromatography and fingerprinting as part of themed work in which the children become ‘experts’ as crime scene investigators. The iterative process in design technology could be explored to create a prototype of a new game e.g. based on ‘Cluedo’. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 2 Autumn 2 English Planning Unit : Fighting Fit This half term block, based around a theme of Fighting Fit, consists of two English units: Traditional tales with a twist Instructions Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Science work on what humans need to survive, human growth and exercise. Traditional tales with a twist have been planned to address the Year 2 2014 National Curriculum requirement to become increasingly familiar with a wider range of traditional tales. Instructions have been explicitly linked to playground games designed to encourage physical exercise. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 1 Autumn 2 English Planning Unit : Fire! Fire! This half term block, based around a theme of Fire! Fire! consists of three English units: Stories with repetitive patterns Poems on a theme Range of non-fiction texts Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside a History unit based on The Great Fire of London ( an event beyond living memory). The focus for reading could be around a range of non-fiction texts and the outcome could be informed by the theme. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 4 Autumn 1 English Planning Unit : Sparks Might Fly! This half term block, based around a theme of Sparks Might Fly, consists of three English units: Explanations Stories with fantasy settings Film and playscripts Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Science work on electricity (series circuits, switches, conductors, insulators). Further links could be made to ICT and electrical systems (control and electrical components) through Design and Technology. The unit on film and playscripts has been chosen to fulfil the National Curriculum requirement that children in lower Key Stage 2 should be developing their understanding and enjoyment of stories, poetry, plays and nonfiction. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 5 Spring 1 English Planning Unit : Earthlings This half term block, based around a theme of Earthlings, consists of three English units: Science fiction narrative Information booklets Poems with a structure Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside science, music and art and design work linked to space. Short science fiction stories or a class novel can be linked to the theme, and space can also be the focus for poetry and an information booklet. Linked to music, children could create a book or film trailer using a suitable application such as iMovie. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 5 Autumn 1 English Planning Unit : A Kingdom United This half term block, based around a theme of A Kingdom United, consists of two English units: Legends Persuasion Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Geography and History work on UK cities, counties and key features and Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots. The unit on legends has been chosen to fulfil the National Curriculum requirement that children in upper Key Stage 2 will increase their familiarity with a wide range of books, including myths, legends and traditional stories. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 3 Autumn 2 English Planning Unit : Healthy Humans This half term block, based around a theme of Healthy Humans consists of three English units: Fables Poems with a structure Persuasion: Letters Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Science and Design Technology. The fables unit is part of the National Curriculum recommendation for children to appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage, and explore a wide range of traditional tales. Links to healthy eating and diet could be used as cross-curricular contexts for the ‘poems with a structure’ and/or ‘persuasive letters’ units. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 4 Autumn 2 English Planning Unit : The Great Plague This half term block, based around a theme of The Great Plague, consists of three English units: Fairy tales Classic poetry Recount: newspapers Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside History work on The Great Plague of 1665 (A theme in British history beyond 1066). The unit on fairy tales has been chosen to fulfil the National Curriculum requirement that children in lower Key Stage 2 should be increasing their familiarity with a wide range of books, including fairy stories. The classic poetry unit is part of the National Curriculum recommendation for children to prepare poems and playscripts to read aloud and perform. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Key Learning for EYFS - Reading Group Grids Produced by the Lancashire Literacy Team What are EYFS Group Grids for Writing? The EYFS Group Grids for Writing are designed to scaffold the learning required in order to meet the Early Learning Goals at the end of EYFS. The grids include prime and specific areas with a focus on speaking and listening, phonics application linked to Letters and Sounds, sentence structure and composition. Practitioners can use the grids to plan and assess guided talk and guided writing sessions for early writers in Reception and support transition into Year 1.

Year 6 Autumn 1 English Planning Unit : Survival! This half term block, based around a theme of Survival, consists of two English units: Novel as a Theme Biography Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Science and Geography work on Evolution and inheritance (adaptation, survival of the fittest, reproduction and passing on traits) and the World’s countries and key features. The unit on biographies has been chosen to fulfil the National Curriculum requirement that children in upper Key Stage 2 should read and discuss an increasingly wide range of non-fiction and reference books or text books. Famous scientists are suggested as the topic for the biography unit but the unit could be easily adapted to support another curriculum area if desired. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Key Learning for EYFS - Reading Group Grids Produced by the Lancashire Literacy Team What are EYFS Group Grids for Reading ? The EYFS Group Grids for Reading are designed to scaffold the learning required in order to meet the Early Learning Goals at the end of EYFS. The grids include prime and specific areas with a focus on word reading, phonics application (Phase One to Phase Five - Letters and Sounds) and comprehension. Practitioners can use the grids to plan and assess guided reading sessions for early readers in Reception and support transition into Year 1.

Year 6 Autumn 2 English Planning Unit : Britten’s Got Talent? This half term block, based around a theme of Britten’s Got Talent, consists of three English units: Classic fiction Poetry – Songs and Lyrics Persuasion: A Formal Review Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside work on Benjamin Britten with a focus on music through the ages. The unit on classic fiction has been chosen to fulfil the National Curriculum aim for children to appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage. The persuasive unit has been included to address the Y5/6 guidance from the National Curriculum for children to read a theatre programme or review. This unit includes opportunities for experiencing a live performance in order to produce their own formal review. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Year 1 Spring 1 English Planning Unit : Growth and Green Fingers This half term block, based around a theme of Growth and Green Fingers, consists of three English units: Classic stories Instructions Traditional rhymes Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside Science units based on researching and growing plants. Instructions could be based around how to grow plants or seeds. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

Intent, Implementation and Impact of your curriculum! These documents will support subject leaders and senior leaders in reflecting on the provision for the different subjects within your school curriculum and how these meet the specific needs of your children. This reflects the emphasis on the whole curriculum in the Ofsted inspection framework from September 2019. The aim of the Examining Teaching and Learning in… documents is to provide subject leaders with a precise evaluation of the provision for their subject. Once conducted, the information can then be used as a basis for: the subject improvement plan; a discussion during an Ofsted inspection; a position statement report to the governing body; and general discussions about the subject with senior leaders and teachers in school. The questions and prompts within the resources have been carefully designed to ensure consistency in a school’s approach to evaluation by the subject leader whilst also focusing on the individual characteristics of each subject area. They can be independently used by schools or be provided as part of a subject specific ‘Health Check’ provided by one of the Lancashire Teaching and Learning Consultants.