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Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust

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:

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

Our Curriculum Journey Year 7-11

Summaries showing the subject concepts and sequence of our curriculum:

Download Key Stage 3 - ENGLISH

Download Key Stage 4 - ENGLISH LITERATURE

Download Key Stage 4 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Download Post 16 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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