English

Our curriculum vision is modelled in English where we believe in an inclusive education for all.

Our curriculum intent is:  

• Coherently plan, sequence, and adapt our curriculum to meet the unique needs of all learners.
• Offer breadth of study at KS3-KS5.
• Embed a range of wider enrichment opportunities and experiences to ensure our learners have an educational experience that is rich and varied.
• Through an ambitious, exciting, knowledge-rich, and carefully sequenced curriculum, the English team at Fortis Academy strive to develop the character of the student.
• To inspire a love of learning and to ignite a passion for the subject. 
• We aim for excellence in all areas and continuously endeavour to advance our expertise. 
• Students develop as independent, resilient, and thoughtful learners, but more importantly as life-long learners that possess the self-belief and skills required to fulfil their potential.
• To increase cultural capital through the study of English literary heritage texts.
• To focus on sophisticated vocabulary to become experts in the use of the English language.
• To create confident readers, writers, and speakers to enhance the life opportunities of our students.
• To develop a wider educational experience for our learners which enriches their world experience.
• Encompass the whole school core values through the English curriculum. 

As a result, the English curriculum will:

• Enable students to discover and develop other skills such as research skills, writing skills, collaboration and problem-solving skills whilst building self-confidence to support them in all aspects of life.
• Challenge all learners across all key stages. 
• Develop effective literacy and communication skills – therefore creating learners who are confident readers, writers, and speakers.
• Ensure students are challenged and stretched by developing their leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative, and communication skills to provide foundations for every aspect of school life. 
• Encourage students to read easily, fluently and with good understanding,
• Enable students to develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information.
• Ensure students acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.
• Enable pupils to write clearly, accurately, and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes, and audiences. 
• Use discussion to allow students to learn; they should be able to elaborate and clearly explain their understanding and ideas.
• Ensure pupils are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others, and participating in debate.