At Waterside Academy, we recognise that every pupil brings diverse prior experiences in learning English and engaging with the curriculum. Our English curriculum is designed to reflect this diversity, offering multiple opportunities for students to engage with rich texts and varied vocabulary. We aim to inspire a love for studying English, encouraging critical thinking about language and connecting learning to students' lives beyond school. This helps raise aspirations and fosters an understanding of how literature and language shape the world, supporting their transition to further education or employment. 

Our approach is flexible, nurturing pupils' interests while focusing on developing key communication skills. We prioritise oracy, as we believe proficiency in language, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension is essential for progress in spoken language, reading, and writing. 

Aligned with the national curriculum, we focus on fluency, broad vocabulary, appreciation of literary heritage, clear writing, discussion, and strengthening spoken language across various contexts.