Poetry appreciation is a priority, and past pupils have often won poetry competitions. Different types of comprehension exercises are practised frequently and creative writing is always varied and purposeful. This can cover anything from writing a script for a Podcast to children producing their first books. Past pupils have often had the pleasure of seeing their work published. We assess spelling, punctuation and grammar regularly, and promote neat, cursive handwriting and correct layouts. We encourage our pupils to use a wide range of vocabulary effectively, and we teach them how to carry out research successfully.