--- title: "English" url: "https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/english" school: "St Martins School" --- # English As a school that values a pupil centered approach, our main purpose and drive for our English curriculum is to enable all students to progress from school with at least a functional level of reading and writing; in order to access the wider world safely and with fulfilment. We endeavour to promote high expectations and aspirations that challenge all learners to gain a deeper understanding of the English language, with the intention of supporting them in reaching their full potentials for their futures. Through a rich, purposeful curriculum, we aim to provide our students with the skills and attributes to take ownership of their learning journey as we provide a helping hand along the way. Including developing socially and emotionally in line with their own personal needs. Through a clear progression of pathways for reading and writing, we intend to nurture a love of creative thinking and inquisitiveness to explore through appropriate literature, in order for the students to develop a curiosity in real-life contexts. At St Martins we believe that phonics and reading is the gateway to all opportunities. *“The ability to read is a fundamental life skill.” A. Spielman* ### English curriculum overview English Curriculum Intent 455 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/St_Martins_English_Curriculum_Intent_New.pdf) Jet Pathway Long Term Plan KS3 288 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Jet-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS3.pdf) Jet Pathway Long Term Plan KS4 319 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Jet-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS4.pdf) Ruby Pathway Long Term Plan KS3 300 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Ruby-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS3.pdf) Ruby Pathway Long Term Plan KS4 Entry 2&3 overview 303 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Ruby-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS4-Entry-23-overview.pdf) Crystal Pathway Long Term Plan KS3 289 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Crystal-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS3.pdf) Crystal Pathway Long Term Plan KS4 GCSE overview 277 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Crystal-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS4-GCSE-overview.pdf) Crystal Pathway Long Term Plan KS4 L1 English 267 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Crystal-Pathway-Long-Term-Plan-KS4-L1-English.pdf) Curriculum Life Skill Links 522 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Curriculum-Life-Skill-Links.pdf) SPaG Curriculum Mapping and Explanation 315 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/SPaG-Curriculum-Mapping-and-Explaination.pdf) Year 7 Curriculum 332 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Year-7-Curriculum.pdf) Year 8-9 Curriculum 337 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/files/documents/curriculum/Year-8-9-Curriculum-1.pdf) ### Useful links for Parents and Carers: **** **** **** ### Early Reading and Read Write Inc. – **[https://www.ruthmiskin.com/ https://www.ruthmiskin.com/parents/](https://admin.ruthmiskin.com/media/uploads/website/phonics/read_version_introduction_phonics.pdf)** ### Teaching and Learning - [Careers](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/curriculum/careers-overview) - [English and Reading](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/english) - [Global Citizenship](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/global-citizenship) - [PSHE and RE](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/pshe) - [Physical Wellbeing](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/physical-wellbeing) - [School Dog](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/school-dog) - [Qualifications](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/qualifications) - [Outdoor Education Opportunities](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/outdoor-education-opportunities) ![St Martins School](https://files.schudio.com/st-martins-school/images/logo/St_Martins_White.png) #### St Martins School The Derwent Campus Bracknell Drive Alvaston Derby DE24 0BT 01332 571151 #### Our School - [Welcome](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/our-school/headteacher-s-message) - [Outcomes](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/our-school/outcomes) - [Term Dates](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/termdates) - [Latest Updates](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/parents/letters-and-newsletters) - [Calendar](https://stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/calendar) #### Governance - [Academy Council](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/academy-council/about-the-academy-council) - [Shaw Education Trust Information](https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://en-gb.facebook.com/StMartinsSchoolDerby/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stmartinsderby) © Copyright 2022–2026 St Martins School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)