English Key Stages 2 & 3

In Years 6 – 9 the emphasis is on ensuring that all pupils can read, write and spell to help them succeed in all subjects. To this end we assess all pupils on entry and follow the ‘Read, Write, Inc’ programme to ensure that phonic knowledge is secure and reading and writing skills progress quickly. This programme is designed as intervention for those pupils who have missed out on building phonic knowledge at KS1 and 2 and is a fun and effective way of raising achievement in Literacy. All teachers and Teaching Assistants are highly trained to deliver this programme which is taught on a daily basis, in small ability groups.

Literacy work undertaken during the day is reinforced on the House areas in the evenings, where pupils are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities designed to improve all Literacy skills.

In addition, all pupils study novels, plays and poetry and different forms of writting genre. Individual presentations, group discussions and role play help to build effective speaking and listening skills.

At the end of year 9, all pupils begin their KS4 courses.