English
• Librarians
• Book clubs
• National writing competitions
• Subject ambassadors
• Book fairs
• Themed events
• Ingestre residential
• DEAR (drop everything and read)
• The Big Write
Year 5: War, differences and travel and adventure
Year 6: Wild world, magic and mystery, crime and equality
Year 7: World War 1, gothic and real life
Year 8: Dystopia, diversity and other cultures
• Encourage your child to read for at least 10 minutes a day
• Quiz on reading books on Accelerated Reader (school-wide programme)
• Ask your child questions about the book they are reading
Our English curriculum aims to develop confident, thoughtful, and articulate learners who can read widely, communicate effectively, and think critically about the world around them. Through rich and diverse texts, students gain cultural literacy, empathy, and an appreciation of language as a powerful tool for expression and understanding. We encourage creativity and precision in writing, foster the ability to discuss, perform and debate ideas, and equip students with the literacy skills essential for success in school, and in life beyond the classroom.