English

We recognise that English is not simply a core subject, but an essential skill for life. Effective practitioners are able to clearly articulate their responses to the world around them and make considered interpretations of the responses of others.

It is our responsibility, therefore, to develop effective practitioners; subject experts who are able to engage in disciplinary thinking. This means that they have a secure understanding of the technical concepts underpinning the subject, as well as the big ideas that frame the way we all think, speak and write about the world.

To do this, each unit of work is framed within an Overarching Enquiry Question; an open, engaging question through which students:

• acquire subject-specific knowledge; 
• replicate the thoughts and actions of subject experts and, most importantly;
• develop and express their own unique, informed opinion, using the appropriate technical conventions.

By the end of each unit, all students will be able to comprehensively address the question, using a predetermined oral or written format. This requires individual student agency; a reason to be invested in (and engaged by) the material being covered.

Further details of the curriculum can be downloaded below.