English

INTENT
The English curriculum is distinctive, innovative and clearly planned to meet the needs of all pupils in reading, writing, speaking and listening. It promotes independent learning, wider reading and the use of ICT and post-16 considerations. There is a key focus on promoting a love for reading to engage and support students in accessing not only English but all other subjects. The schemes of work adopt imaginative approaches, built clearly towards sequenced outcomes for pupils, which challenges SEMH pupils to appreciate the importance of English in their lives after Archers Brook.
IMPLEMENTATION
Pupils are taught English as a core subject from KS2 to KS4. KS2 and KS3 utilise the National Curriculum and follow teacher-chosen areas that best support and engage the present pupils. KS4 pupils’ access either the GCSE or Entry Level specification dependant on the students’ decided pathway of study. Students fully engage through innovative classroom approaches, including multi-media, ICT and a wide-range of text. They make real progress in their own work as a result of teachers modelling reading, writing, speaking and listening including the use of questioning which frequently probes pupils’ understanding of language and literature. We use systematic approaches to target-set and feedback to pupils and parents as well as challenge pupils to self-reflect on their progress.
IMPACT
Pupils enjoy English lessons and express their ideas confidently and with some originality in both writing and speaking. Pupils also express their ideas clearly in discussion and work effectively in different groups. They are able to show independence by raising thoughtful questions and discussion points which encourages a drive toward group work. Pupils enjoy reading a wide range of texts and can talk and write with understanding about them. Students enjoy reading, writing and speaking with various purposes and audiences in mind.

WHAT WE DO IN KEY STAGE 2

All pupils at key stage two follow the national curriculum objectives for reading, writing (including grammar and vocabulary) and spoken English. Years 5 and 6 complete the same scheme of work differentiated to suit their age range and ability.

KS2 - Years 5 and 6

Year 5 and Year 6
'Journey' by Aaron Becker
'Winter's Child' by Angela McAllister
'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne
'Arthur and the Golden Rope' by Joe-Todd Stanton
'Leon and the Place Between' by Angela McAllister
'The Darkest Dark' by Chris Hadfield

WHAT WE DO IN KEY STAGE 3

All pupils at key stage three follow the national curriculum objectives for reading, writing (including grammar and vocabulary) and spoken English. The National Curriculum areas of study have been tailored to meet the present cohort of pupils.

KS3 - Years 7, 8 and 9

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
'Earth Heroes' by Lily Dyu	Detective Fiction	'Face' by Benjamin Zephaniah
Media - Newspapers	Poetry - Caribbean Culture	Media - Reality TV
'Our Castle by the Sea' by Lucy Strange	'Blitzed' by Robert Swindells	Science Fiction
'The Land of Neverbelieve' by Norman Messenger	Media - Advertising	Poetry - Women Through Time
Poetry - Pen Rhythm	Animal Rights	Language of Warfare
Introduction to William Shakespeare	'Much Ado About Nothing' by William Shakespeare	'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare

WHAT WE DO IN KEY STAGE 4

At Key Stage 4, pupils study either the GCSE qualification(s) or Entry Level qualification(s) depending on their pathway.

In Year 10 students will either study the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in English Literature (1ETO) or the Open Awards Entry Level 3 in Employability and Professional Development, Certificate or Award. In Year 11 students will either study the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in English Language (1ENO) or the AQA Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 in Step-Up to English.

KS4 - Year 10

Pathway 1 - Pearson Edexcel, GCSE English Literature	Pathway 2 - Open Awards Entry Level 3, Employability and Professional Development
Conflict Poetry	Entry Level Introduction and Writing Needs at Work
'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens	Speaking and Listening at Work
'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill	Approaches to Learning
'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare	Managing Stress in the Workplace
Exam Revision	Writing a CV
Introduction to English Language	Presentation Skills and Discrimination at Work

KS4 - Year 11

Pathway 1 - Pearson Edexcel, GCSE English Language	Pathway 2 - AQA Entry Level, Step Up to English
Tier 1.1 - 1.7	Pets and Gothic Horror
Tier 2.1 - 2.3	Music and Dystopia
Tier 2.4 - 2.7	Leisure and Adventure
Tier 3.1 - 3.3	Holidays
Exam Revision	Crime
Study Leave	Study Leave