Our English curriculum is designed to develop core knowledge and skills in line with the English National Curriculum. We aim to foster technical language mastery across reading, writing, and spoken language while instilling a lifelong appreciation and love of reading. We achieve this by grounding our curriculum in diverse, inclusive texts, offering rich opportunities to write for varied audiences, and empowering pupils to express themselves with confidence and pride.
Recognising that pupils enter our school at different stages of their learning journeys, our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build upon prior knowledge and adapt to the needs of individual learners.
Key Stage Progression:
KS4: English Language and English Literature are taught as discrete subjects. Literature lessons examine themes of morality, social responsibility, religion, and human relationships through classic and contemporary literature. In Language, pupils refine their narrative voice, craft persuasive arguments, and master writing for diverse audiences and contexts.
EYFS: Focuses on early reading and writing through the accredited Read Write Inc. programme. Communication and language skills are further embedded through an integrated, cross-curricular approach.
Year 1: Pupils consolidate foundational reading and phonics through daily Read Write Inc. sessions.
Year 2 & KS2: Pupils transition to the accredited Read Write Inc. Literacy and Language programme, deepening their reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills across diverse fiction and non-fiction texts.
KS3: Teaching focuses on developing mastery of language and literacy. Through reading, writing, and spoken language activities, pupils learn to analyse complex texts, manipulate language for effect, and write with accuracy, flair, and purpose.
