English Aims and Objectives

The aims of the English curriculum at Copthorne are:

to facilitate positive and effective communication between pupils and between pupils and staff;
to provide knowledge about language and the opportunities to play with language in imaginative ways;
to foster a love of reading, writing and performing literature
to build self-confidence in all language users and to promote equal access
to the written and spoken word
to equip all pupils with a solid, coherent knowledge of syntax, grammar and punctuation using relevant and meaningful methods and resources
to promote the benefits of a wide ranging vocabulary – for facilitating effective communication and for enriching self-expression
to equip all pupils with the language skills and knowledge they need to achieve their potential at Copthorne, and to take an active role in the modern world beyond
to enable the senior boys and girls to achieve high marks in the English components of the 11+ / 13+ Common Entrance examinations and to facilitate scholarships where appropriate
to recognise and promote a cross-curricular approach to literacy within the school, helping staff to incorporate good literacy links at the planning stage.

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