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.