English Curriculum
English Curriculum
Summary:
English is offered to all students within the School usually for three or more lessons per week.
Teaching/Delivery:
- Teaching is provided on a regular basis by appointed English tutors. Lessons are delivered through Q&A, directed study, online videos, scaffolding and other interactive student activities. The overall aim is to provide an opportunity for every student to be able to gain a suitable English qualification at the level appropriate to their abilities at either GCSE level or Entry level. Students are continually monitored and assessed to ensure the appropriate stretch and challenge for the more able students as well as 1:1 support for students requiring literacy support.
KS3 Years 7,8 and 9:
We follow the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Key Stage 3 which offers a broad range of fiction and non-fiction. This includes study of both contemporary and Pre 1914 literature, Shakespeare and Poetry. Students also develop their Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar on a weekly basis. We place an emphasis on the development of vocabulary which is a key part of our English lessons. Reading and vocabulary is further developed with the Bedrock Learning Platform.
Entry Level students are encouraged to develop the skills they need to read and understand a range of texts as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures.
- The qualification can be tailored to students’ needs through entry level 1, 2 and 3.
KS4 English Language Edexcel IGCSE
Students on the GCSE Pathway follow the International Edexcel specification which develops the reading, understanding and analysis of a wide range of texts and genres. Knowledge gained from this reading is used to inform and improve writing skills by looking at the use of Standard English, correct grammar and accurate spelling and punctuation. We aim to make the texts accessible to all students whilst encouraging learners to develop clear and coherent writing.
Assessment: For the award of the iGCSE in English Language students must complete three assessments:
- Component 1 – Written examination testing reading of unseen and pre- release material and non-fiction writing.
- Component 2 – Two pieces of internally assessed coursework as follows:
Prose and poetry: an analysis of two poems or short stories
Imaginative fictional writing:
Mock exams are completed in the Autumn and Spring terms.
KS4 English Literature Edexcel IGCSE
- Component 1 – Written examination on a modern novel Of Mice and Men
- Component 2 –Two pieces of internally assessed coursework as follows;
An Inspector Calls: An essay exploring one of the characters or themes
Macbeth: An essay exploring themes and context
Functional Skills
Functional Skills qualifications are available for students not following a GCSE pathway for English. Functional Skills are a nationally recognised certification.
At KS4, students work towards nationally recognised certification.
Edexcel Functional Skills (Levels 1 and 2). These courses equip learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully. They are a mandatory part of all Apprenticeship frameworks in England.
Edexcel Awards in English are stand-alone qualifications designed to help students build their confidence and skills in different areas of English. Where students join the Tutorial Foundation for a fixed period of time, the Edexcel Awards are a valid way to recognise their progress in English before re-joining mainstream school.
Contact:
Claire Johnston (claire.johnston@thetutorialfoundation.co.uk)
Ruth Franklin (ruth.franklin@thetutorialfoundation.co.uk)