Our Vision for English
At Southglade Primary and Nursery School, we strive to nurture enthusiastic, expressive writers and foster a life-long love of reading. Through our book-based curriculum, children are immersed in a rich variety of high-quality, inspiring texts that spark imagination, deepen understanding, and motivate them to read and write with confidence and creativity.

We aim for every child to leave Southglade equipped with the English skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom by using a Teaching Sequence for Writing to ensure we teach children how to be successful writers with a lasting passion for learning that continues to grow throughout their lives.

Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Associate Schools

We are thrilled to announce that Southglade is a RSC Associate School!

This exciting programme is a long-term partnership between the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), schools, and regional theatres across England. As part of this initiative, we will be working closely with Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall to bring the magic of Shakespeare and live theatre into our classrooms.

As members of the RSC Associate Schools community, our pupils and staff will have access to inspiring opportunities — including performances, specialist training, and behind-the-scenes theatre tours. Pupils will also be able to take part in the Shakespeare Ambassadors Programme, developing leadership skills through the world of Shakespeare, as well as the annual Playmaking Festival.

Research shows that schools engaging with RSC teaching approaches see positive impacts on pupils’ confidence, literacy skills, and problem-solving abilities.

We are so excited to be part of this creative journey and can’t wait to share all the wonderful experiences and achievements that come from being part of the RSC community!

A Wonderful World Book Day!

We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day and sharing our love of reading! The school was filled with excitement as children arrived dressed as their favourite book characters – and the costumes were absolutely amazing. From classic characters to modern favourites, we loved hearing the children explain who they were dressed as and talk about the books they enjoy most.

We also came together for a special World Book Day assembly, where we celebrated just how magical books can be. Throughout the day, classes teamed up with different year groups to enjoy reading buddy sessions, sharing stories and discovering new books together.

The day was packed with fun activities all centred around reading, imagination and storytelling. It has been wonderful to see the children so enthusiastic about books and the joy that reading can bring! 📖✨

Our Southglade Library

Our school library is a beautiful, inviting space where children love to read, relax, and explore a wide range of exciting books. We’re proud to offer a diverse collection of stories and information texts that inspire creativity, spark curiosity, and capture every child’s imagination.

The library is at the heart of our reading culture — used for class sessions, group activities, and our much-loved DEAR (Drop Everything And Read). Our librarians play a key role in keeping the library organised and welcoming for everyone to enjoy.

We love seeing our pupils discover new adventures through books in such a calm, inspiring environment.

Happy Reading from the Southglade Library!