Vocabulary VIPER Progression of Skills
Year 1
To talk about new words and what they mean and linking them to words they already know.
Year 2
To talk about new words and what they mean and linking them to words they already know.
Year 3
To identify language, structural and presentational features of texts and discuss how they contribute to the meaning. To discuss words and phrases that engage the reader. To give extended explanations of the impact of language choices on meaning.
Year 4
To identify language, structural and presentational features of texts and discuss how they contribute to the meaning. To discuss words and phrases that engage the reader. To give extended explanations of the impact of language choices on meaning.
Year 5
To discuss how the structural and presentational choices impact on meaning, theme and purpose. To discuss and evaluate texts, commenting on writers’ use of words, phrases and language features including figurative language.
Year 6
To discuss how the structural and presentational choices impact on meaning, theme and purpose. To discuss and evaluate texts, commenting on writers’ use of words, phrases and language features including figurative language.
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”
“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
