English 

Curriculum Intent 

We believe that students at The Promise School deserve a broad and ambitious English curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity and prepares them well for future learning or employment. Our English curriculum will give students the opportunity to: 

• Find pleasure and joy in reading a wide variety of texts; 

• Be able to evaluate and analyse the creative choices that writers have made; 

• Read complex passages confidently and methodically, in order to break down the language and structure to establish and analyse meaning; 

• Enjoy a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts which help them to connect with the world around them; 

• Develop cultural capital that will help remove barriers to achievement in school, future learning and the world of work; 

• Write clearly, fluently and accurately, showing flair and creativity; 

• Develop detailed ideas in writing, adapting language to audience and purpose; 

• Use a wide range of appropriate and ambitious vocabulary with precision; 

• Produce ‘beautiful work’ of which they can be proud; 

• Articulate and express their ideas, views and opinions about a wide range of topics clearly, confidently and respectfully.