Sequencing of Content

KS3 and KS4 curriculum works towards assessment objectives as laid out in the National curriculum
KS3's curriculum has a more thematic approach and does not always follow a chronological order.
KS4's Curriculum is generally delivered in a chronological order due to the development of the GCSE assessment objectives.
An overview of the curriculum is detailed in a yearly long-term plan. Medium term plans are then developed giving more detail as to how key skills will be taught and developed. Both are working documents that are reviewed on a regular basis, allowing for changes to be made if needed.

The specialist nature of the subject curriculum.

Our aim is to deliver a high-quality education which engages, inspires, and promotes high standards of language and literacy. The purpose of this is to support pupils to be able to write clearly and accurately, writing for purpose. We aim to inspire pupils to be confident in speaking and listening and to be able to use discussion to communicate and further their learning. Pupils have three English lessons a week in which they have the opportunity to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. We use texts, media, poetry, plays and Drama in order to give all of the students a variety of options to engage with an activity they find fulfilling. Planning across the Key Stages All our pupils arrive at different levels with regards to the National curriculum. On entry at Hopewell all pupils undergo baseline assessments. These baselines are then used to create individualised planning and intervention sessions strategies. An overview of the curriculum is detailed in yearly long-term plans. Medium term plans are developed giving more detail as to how key skills will be taught and developed. This is a working document regularly reviewed, allowing for changes to be made if needed. The key skills are linked to the National curriculum and are linked to the GCSE assessment objectives. We provide varied and exciting opportunities for children to write for different purposes and audiences. KS3 and KS4 curriculum works towards assessment objectives as laid out in the National curriculum. KS3 curriculum has a more thematic approach whereas KS4 curriculum is generally delivered in a chronological order due to the development of the GCSE assessment objectives. Within Hopewell we create a positive reading and writing culture in school, where both are promoted, enjoyed and considered 'a pleasure' for all. Planning is done on an individual basis ensuring that each pupil has the chance to target specific skills and ambitious enough to push them to look at developing their skill set to the best of their ability Assessment materials and strategy Feedback is given to children by their peers, TA's and teachers verbally or through comments in their books during English lessons. Teachers follow the school marking policy and next steps are identified and pupils are given time to respond and make corrections which are done using a green pen. At the end of each half term formative assessments take place in the form of teacher assessments. We use these formative assessments to complete a data drop to assess where children are in their learning using classroom monitor. This is then used to identify children who need additional support and as a gap analysis tool to inform planning. Students will revisit certain topis through each year and will expand on what they had learnt from the year before, this enables the topic to be appropriate for the age or understanding as well as developing more knowledge. At the end of term, a teacher assessment will take place to assess what the students have learnt and understood. From this I will have a clear understanding of what will need to be revisited for that student when that topic is repeated.