English
The English curriculum at Co-op Academy Southfield provides the skills and opportunities for our young people to develop reading skills and to communicate as effectively as possible; ensuring that our young people are able to actively participate within their community and a wider society.
The skills and knowledge gained through our English curriculum are the building blocks for developing a range of competences needed for learning and living as they move into adulthood.
The curriculum covers Reading, Writing and Communication skills and is a sequenced, progressive curriculum that builds on prior knowledge and skills as the students move through school. Each year group works within a theme which links to the PSHE curriculum as well as a wider range of subjects.
Year 7 – All About Me
Who am I?
My Home
My Local Community
Year 8 – My Body Can
What Can I Do?
What do I need?
What can I change?
Year 9 – Voices and Choices
I Have a Voice
I Have Great Ideas
I’m Ready
Year 10 – Risky Business: Managing risk in different places
Safety first
My responsibilities
Healthy habits
Year 11 – Bradford, Britain & Beyond
The Wider Community
My Country
The World about me
Year 12 – Ambitions and Aspirations
Investigating Employability
Investigating health and wellbeing services
Team communication
Year 13 – Entering Adulthood
Planning for Employability/ Next Steps
Planning for positive health and wellbeing in adulthood
Leadership skills in the community
Year 14 – Life After Southfield
Accessing Employability/ Next Steps
Accessing health and wellbeing services independently
Making a positive contribution to the wider community
Phonics
Alongside the English curriculum we have also introduced the ‘Read, Write, Inc.’ phonics programme in Key stage 3. For this, all students are assessed and placed into sets for targeted learning.
Accreditation
Students in Southfield sixth form will work towards an NCFE Entry level Functional Skills qualification. There are 3 levels so that students can progress through. Each qualification is based on assessments in reading, writing and speaking & listening/communication.