English

INTENT

Our intention is to promote an interest in the power of language and literature as well as developing pupil’s abilities to communicate confidently. We aim to give pupils the opportunity to read and enjoy texts by a variety of authors. This also supports learners with the tools to become engaging and imaginative writers. Reading and Literacy is embedded across the curriculum as we aim to foster a culture of reading. Students will be taught the reading, writing and communication skills they need for their future education choices and life skills.

IMPLEMENTATION

This is implemented through a focus on both GCSE English Language skills, including Spoken Language, and English Literature skills across both key stages. In English Language, inference skills will be developed whilst exploring how language is used to create meaning in a variety of texts and how they are structured. Writing skills include creative and transactional writing with a focus on form, purpose, vocabulary and grammatical accuracy.

In English Literature, at GCSE level, pupils explore a Shakespearean play, a 19th Century novel, a modern play, Power and Conflict poetry and Unseen Poetry. Pupils will explore a range of fiction and non-fiction texts throughout KS3. Spoken Language includes a formal presentation. In both key stages, planning is personalised as it needs to consider what is revision and what is initial teaching. Repetition of skills throughout supports long-term memory and understanding.

IMPACT

The impact is, by offering an engaging and varied English curriculum, to increase pupil’s academic attainment and pupils will be equipped to navigate and contend with their GCSE examinations. This will ensure they leave Invested Education with the skills required to move on to further education and future employment. The aim is for students to gain an appreciation for creativity and know how that can reflect, or allow escape from, real life.

Students will have the confidence and ability to apply their skills in everyday life and allow those skills to help them make progress with their life choices. Our students will leave Invested Education and make a worthwhile contribution to society.