English
Curriculum Intent
At Polam Hall School our English curriculum aims to:
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To provide all pupils with a rich and diverse reading experience, engaging them with both classic literature and texts that reflect modern experiences, broadening their cultural capital to instil a love of reading.
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To develop confident, creative writers who can communicate their ideas effectively for a range of purposes and audiences.
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To ensure all pupils are equipped with the skills needed to become independent, resilient and articulate readers and writers.
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To enable all pupils to speak with confidence, clarity and fluency whilst adapting their use of language for a range of purposes and audiences, including the use of standard English.
KS3
In Key Stage 3, our students are familiarised with fundamental skills needed for future examinations and thereafter. We draw upon a range of teaching and learning strategies to promote independence, resilience and confidence into our students – as well as nurturing essential reading, writing and communicative skills. At Polam Hall School we assess KS3 students against age related expectations and have defined the curriculum for all Senior School students through the core skills and core knowledge for each year group.
KS4
In Key Stage 4, students build upon the ability to develop an insightful, perceptive and analytical exploration of Language, whilst enhancing their own crafted use of vocabulary and techniques.
At GCSE students follow the AQA English Language and Literature specifications. Further details can be found using this link:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702
