English Curriculum Intent

Studying English at Bradfield School allows learners to experience a vast array of diverse texts, from a range of genres, both fiction and non-fiction that will challenge and inspire them to think from different perspectives. We aim to provide students with the tools and knowledge needed to tackle challenging texts, thinking like a literary scholar and do so with appreciation and confidence through exploration of writer’s craft. The curriculum is designed to allow a deeper understanding of core knowledge and skills, building on prior learning and revisiting frequently to ensure all pupils thrive. Challenging texts and concepts are explored through accessible and relatable thematic links across the year, pushing pupils to think conceptually and develop their own opinions about the world around them within the written word, developing fluent readers and ambitious writers.