English

Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum intent for English is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping students with a strong command of the spoken and written language, and to develop their love of literature through experiencing a range of texts and widespread reading for enjoyment.

The English curriculum is challenging and inclusive, enabling all learners to be successful in the wider world. Over time, students will build significant cultural capital, become critical thinkers and develop judgement. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of reading and writing through the study of a rich and engaging variety of whole texts from different genres, in particular those from the English literary heritage and texts of universal significance.

Pupils develop skills and knowledge learnt in primary school with ever greater sophistication, depth and independence. Teachers unpick complex activities for pupils and teach these as explicit knowledge until they have been assimilated by them and become skill.