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English at SRWA
The English curriculum at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy has been designed to build upon the foundations of the KS2 National Curriculum both in terms of knowledge and skills. It is unapologetically challenging.
Our guiding principle is to provide opportunities for increased breadth and depth in reading, writing and talking. We believe that students should be expected to read whole books, to read in depth and to read for pleasure and information. Through reading in particular, we believe that students have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually and socially.
Developing Our Learners
- We want our students to become critical readers and keen writers.
- We want them to know concepts and stories that have shaped the world.
- We want them to understand the power of language.
- We want them to appreciate that they can be part of the discourse.
Structure And Sequence
Our curriculum is sequenced around the cumulative building of skills and knowledge. Across each Key Stage, students will study a range of text types in depth each half-term (Poetry, Prose, Drama) as well as being taught to write for different purposes and audiences. The curriculum is carefully sequenced so that each text type and skill is revisited and built upon with a greater level of challenge.
Destinations And The World Of Work
We understand the relationship between good literacy and fulfillment in life. Our curriculum ensures that all students are empowered with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Students in English learn critical thinking skills; how to research a topic and use a library, how to present to a real life audience, how to write formally using standard English and how to engage with a diverse range of texts.
Throughout the curriculum, we signpost links to future destinations and expose students to experts in the field.
Our extra-curricular provision includes a Newspaper Club; Creative Writing Workshop, Debate Society and Literature Masterclasses, as well as the opportunity for theatre trips; poetry performances, author visits and an excursion to the British Library.
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