English Literature A-Level

English Curriculum Intent

We strive to share our passion for English, highlighting the power of language and the responsibility that accompanies its use. We desire that all students have equal opportunity to access the wonderful world of words, empowering them to confidently articulate their view of the human condition and the world they experience. We stress the importance of exploring and respecting alternative viewpoints, making students consciously aware of the effect of their language.  Thus, our curriculum aims to introduce students to a diverse selection of texts, including fiction and non-fiction material from a variety of different cultures and social perspectives. This facilitates students in acquiring knowledge and skill over time. Whilst doing so, we also endeavour to enable learners of all abilities to be functionally literate and apply language appropriately in a range of mediums.

The sequencing of material enables students to acquire knowledge whilst developing interpretation, inference, analysis, evaluation, oracy and writing skills over time. Each unit recalls and interleaves knowledge and skill from previous units, maximising student potential to consistently master all strands. Alongside this, we sculpt focus on the more abstract elements of our subject to ensure they are applied to real life situations. This includes issues encountered by our student body and the local community, in line with national curriculum and local police safeguarding guidance. This approach strives to prepare them for their first steps into the wider world and future employment, whilst experiencing a broad and balanced English curriculum.

Curriculum Implementation – Curriculum Map

Texts and Exam Boards