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 Introduction. Learning English is fundamental to students’ ability to access the whole curriculum. However, it is so much more. The English curriculum at Slough and Eton is not only designed to challenge students but also to inspire, enthuse and empower. Students will study a variety of texts; a selection of non-fiction, fiction and poetry, but also various media texts including the moving image. Careful attention is spent to cementing the foundations of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure in order to produce competent writers, able to adapt their style to suit audience and purpose. Speaking and listening is a key element of English and communication. Activities designed to improve oral communication are integral to the English curriculum. Public speaking competitions are hotly contested by both key stage 3 & 4 teams and the Mock Trial Competition is open to year 9 students. The English team work very closely with the raising achievement team to ensure that all children’s needs are met. Throughout key stage 3 the Ruth Miskin literacy programme is available to enable students, who are either new to English or who have previously struggled, to progress through a phonics based programme tailored to their needs.
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