Literacy

Key Stage 3

Subject Intent: In English, we have three distinct pathways that students are placed on, dependent on their cognitive, social and emotional needs. Each pathway has its own personalised learning journey. However, our overarching intent for English is that our students develop as functional communicators for life; as readers, writers and speakers. In addition, the English department puts a key emphasis on reading also and we have core texts that form the basis of the topics taught. In using this approach to our curriculum, our intent is that students develop their reading ability so that they are able to engage with the wider world and to foster a lifelong love of reading for pleasure.

Subject Staff: Subject Lead of English: J.Overbury, Teachers: Kelly Tuft, Angela Bird, Ruth Stephenson.

Subject Overview: The English curriculum follows the National Curriculum. Our students are placed on a personalised learning pathway based on their individual needs. The curriculum has been designed so that knowledge and skills are spiralised and build in challenge with each academic year. Alongside the curriculum content, students enjoy a class reader that is read for pleasure.

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3
Year	Autumn 1	Autumn2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
7	Who am I ? Autobiographical writing	Magical stories: 1^st /3^rdperson narrative	Our favourite places -1^stperson report writing	Rap and Rhyme: an introduction to poetry	Read all about it! Newspaper / factual writing	All about Hednesford: Research project
8	What makes me unique? Report / autobiographical writing writing	Fantastic places: travel writing	Poetic voices: poetry	Poetic Voices	The Power of Persuasion: adverts and speeches	Time Capsule: Creative writing
9	What makes me unique? Autobiographical / first person narrative writing	Travel writing	Class reader	Poisonous Poetry: poetry analysis through the ages	Shakespeare: Macbeth	Creative writing

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 4
Exam Board – iGCSE / Functional Skills Entry level 1 / 2 or Edexcel Functional Skills Entry Level 1, 2 or 3
Year	Autumn 1	Autumn2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
10	Developing Skills: SPAG	Exam live papers	Reading non-fiction	Speaking and Listening	Writing non-fiction	Consolidation of skills before moving on to next qualification
11	Practice papers and Speaking and Listening	Non-fiction writing revision	Revision and Live exams	Exam retakes if necessary	N/A	N/A

Key Stage 5

Key Stage 5 English

Within 6^th form English we aim to embed key functional skills so that students are prepared for challenges related to English in day to day life.

There are a number of pathways that our 6^th Form students will have the opportunity to study:

Life and Living Skills

This suite of Foundation Learning qualifications has been developed to offer a range of 'bite-sized' units which learners can use to build flexible and relevant qualifications, geared to their individual interests and skills. It has been designed for both young people and mature learners and contains a wide range of engaging skill areas. These qualifications contain units suitable for learners working at different stages of the Entry level continuum (E1-E3). The qualifications provide the opportunity for learners to build an individualised, rich and varied skill set around a wide range of skill areas that will suit individual learner’s skills and interests and development for later life.

Modules include:

ASDAN : English Short Course

The English Short Course accredits up to 60 hours of English language and literature activities. The challenges can be seen as preparation for coursework, as well as assessment opportunities. They can also underpin study of pre-release material and preparation for some elements of GCSE English language and literature examinations.

The flexibility of ASDAN's Short Courses means that they can be carried out in a variety of settings, over a time period to suit the individual student. Challenge descriptions can be interpreted and adapted according to the situation.

Because Short Courses are multi-level, the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability, rather than attainment at a specific level.

The Short Course is split into six modules:

Each student will complete work across different units to give them a range of skills they can use later in adult life.

For more info click here --- ASDAN | English Short Course

Functional Skills Level 1 and 2

Functional Skills qualifications should provide reliable evidence of a student’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace.

They offer the students chance to demonstrate an underpinning knowledge as well as their ability to apply English in different contexts.

They provide a foundation for progression into employment or further technical education and develop skills for everyday life.

A key aim for Functional Skills English is that they should enable the student to develop confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, English. Students should be able to demonstrate their competence in English by using it in real world situations as well as demonstrating a sound grasp of basic English knowledge and skills.

The purpose of Functional Skills English for Level 1 and Level 2 is a qualification for work, study and life. Achievement of the qualification demonstrates the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply these skills effectively to a range of purposes in the workplace and in other real-life situations.

The main components of functional skills English are:

For more information click here ----- > Subject content functional skills: English (publishing.service.gov.uk)