English Aims

The English curriculum at SMBS aims to ensure that pupils:

• Become functionally literate members of society, using strategies where appropriate.

• Develop an understanding and appreciation of both classic and contemporary texts.

• Communicate in a range of forms and for different purposes and audiences.

• Effectively communicate their understanding and ideas verbally.

• Actively participate in speaking and listening tasks such as discussion, debate and presentation to enhance learning.

• Explore a range of social and moral issues within texts and how these relate to modern-day society.

• Leave SMBS with an English qualification which reflects the best of their ability.