The aim of English teaching at Daiglen is to ensure that children are literate and confident in their use of the language, both orally and in the written form. The ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing, to listen with understanding and to read enthusiastically, responsively and knowledgeably, is vital to a child’s imaginative and aesthetic life. As English is also the medium of instruction on other subjects, good teaching here is vital to academic progress. We aim to foster a love of the subject and appreciation of language and literature by providing meaningful and enjoyable studies.
In Years 6 and 5 pupils are placed in small groups with the specialist teacher, mostly for creative writing and comprehension where individual help is especially useful and ensures that teach child is fully prepared for entrance exams and National tests.