At Holy Name we are determined that every pupil will have the ability to read fluently, with understanding and to write legibly, with meaning. We do not see background, needs or abilities as insurmountable barriers to learning. We want them to have no limits to what their ambitions are and grow up wanting to be authors, script writers, researchers and editors. We believe that all of our children are STARS with the potential to shine. The English curriculum has been structured so that our children develop their reading and writing skills and knowledge (in line with National Curriculum milestones) by building upon prior learning. We want our children to remember their English lessons in our school, reaching learning milestones at key points in their school life. We want them to build upon previous knowledge, year upon year, so that they have a foundation for their continued school life and life beyond school.