KS3 English

Cobham Free School’s English department endeavours to foster a lifelong love of literature and language in every student. We actively promote a reading culture at CFS, acknowledging and advocating the numerous benefits of reading for pleasure as well as for information. Through the study of a wide range of literature, we intend to embed the subject knowledge required to analyse and evaluate a range of texts and perspectives effectively. We strive to support students in improving both their written and verbal communication skills, ensuring that they are able to use accurate standard English and are adept at adapting their language to suit a range of contexts, purposes and audiences. Our emphasis on classroom discussion encourages students to speak fluently so that they can communicate their ideas clearly and are equipped with a strong command of language. We also aim to encourage independent learning through challenging and differentiated activities.