English

Aims of our curriculum:

Encourage pupils to explore the universality of the human condition and understand their position within the world they live;
Empower pupils to think critically, sensitively and thoughtfully;
Instil a passion for reading diverse and varied texts, developing their independence and love of reading, as well as broadening their vocabulary;
Engage and inspire pupils to develop an appreciation of writers’ craft;
Enable pupils to articulate their views and passions in a range of modes, to a variety of audiences confidently;
Excel in the ability to write articulately, coherently and imaginatively for a range of purposes and audiences;
Excellence for all pupils including those who are disadvantaged or with SEND;

How we researched our curriculum:

The following publications and research papers have been explored and have been pivotal in shaping the sequencing and content of our curriculum:

National Curriculum for KS3, 4 and 5:
English programmes of study: key stage 3 (publishing.service.gov.uk),
National curriculum in England: English programmes of study - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk),
A_level_English_literature_content.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk),
A_level_English_language_subject_content.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Department for Education guidance: The reading framework (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Ofsted research review: Research review series: English - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
EEF guidance on literacy and vocabulary:
Vocab_in_Action_Poster_v1.0.pdf (d2tic4wvo1iusb.cloudfront.net),
EEF_KS3_KS4_LITERACY_POSTER.pdf (d2tic4wvo1iusb.cloudfront.net)
KS3 class readers researched and selected based on recommendations, Carnegie award winners and recommended reading ages:
Recommended books for secondary school students aged 11-16 (schoolreadinglist.co.uk),
Ks3 Books (goodreads.com),
Ks4 Books (goodreads.com),
Carnegie Book Lists (goodreads.com)
Strategies to support reading, vocabulary and writing skills:
Closing the Reading Gap : Quigley, Alex: Amazon.co.uk: Books,
Closing the Writing Gap: Amazon.co.uk: Quigley, Alex: 9781032017716: Books,
Closing the Vocabulary Gap: Amazon.co.uk: Quigley, Alex: 9781138080683: Books,
Activities_for_developing_vocabularly.pdf (literacytrust.org.uk)
National Literacy Trust guidance on ways to promote the love of reading:
2006_11_01_free_research_-_reading_pleasure_2006_MuUyZjh.docx (live.com),
Back_To_School__R4P_ideas_11-14_years_0623.pdf (literacytrust.org.uk)
Promoting diversity: Promoting_diversity_through_literacy_-_resource_overview_KS3.pdf (literacytrust.org.uk)
AQA: AQA | Subjects | English
Eduqas: GCSE English Language | Eduqas

Building on prior learning:

We have considered the requirements of the KS1/2 National Curriculum programme of study to help us plan our curriculum. We have also worked with feeder primary schools to ensure we build upon the knowledge, skills and understanding developed in KS1/2.

English programmes of study: key stages 1 and 2 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

What is covered in KS2 English?

Reading easily, fluently and with good understanding
Developing the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
Acquiring a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
Appreciating our rich and varied literary heritage
Writing clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
Using discussion in order to learn; pupils should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
Competence in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate

English

Aims of our curriculum:

How we researched our curriculum:

Building on prior learning:

Our Curriculum Journey Year 7-11

Summaries showing the subject concepts and sequence of our curriculum:

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