English Resources



Great lists of books for Years 1 to 6

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Book Band Levels at DBIS Primary

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Whole-Class Reading at DBIS

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Phonics video for set 1 to 3 sounds

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Sound mats to accompany set 1 to 3 sounds

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Reading objectives for each year group

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Questions to ask your child when reading with them at home

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Year-group objectives and expectations

 



Writing objectives for each year group

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Spelling patterns for Years 1 to 6

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Core texts for each year group

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Handwriting expectations

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Exemplars of writing for each year group

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An overview of English, as well as common exception words and handwriting expectations, can also be found in our curriculum handbooks, which can be access via Learning at DBIS/CURRICULUM DOCUMENTS.

 

Parent writing workshop 2025/26 slides 

 

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