English

Intention (Rationale)

The English curriculum is designed to recognise that when students join us, they are often disengaged and disenchanted with learning. The fundamental purpose of our English curriculum is to re-engage students in their education and inspire them to learn.
Our teaching is an essential element in providing inclusiveness for all students, so that they can become more literate.
We recognise that every student is a unique individual and with this in mind, all our students receive an individualised approach to English according to their ability and need.

To provide a safe environment where every student can learn through success and failure without losing confidence and building resilience.
A personalised approach that highlights accurate baselines with effective interventions in areas that need building, ensuring success along the way.
The staff team support students SEMH needs to ensure access to learning as well as building their personal development skills.
We use a blended approach to learning, engaging to students with motivating teaching and solution focused pathways so they can reach their targets.

Individualised learning is measured by diagnostic BKSB tests on a regular basis and allows students to see their progress.
We continue monitoring their levels and pupil progress is checked at the start of a new term so we can track their progress and identify gaps in their knowledge.
All our students in Key Stage 4 are entered for formal examinations. It is our aim that all Key Stage 4 will leave VTC with a qualification in English that will take them to the next stage of their life-long learning