--- title: "English" url: "https://atamacademy.com/curriculum/subjects/english" school: "ATAM Academy" --- # English ## Aims The English curriculum at Atam Academy promotes high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and develops their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. The English curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils: - Read easily, fluently and with good understanding - Develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information - Acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language - Appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage - Write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences - Use discussion in order to learn; they are able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas - Are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate. All Through English Learning Journey 1.02 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/atam-academy/files/documents/curriculum/English-All-through-Learning-Journey13.pdf) All Through English Curriculum Overview 1.28 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/atam-academy/files/documents/curriculum/All-Through-English-Curriculum-Overview.pdf) English Curriculum Overview EYFS-Year 6 212 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/atam-academy/files/documents/curriculum/English-Curriculum-Overview-EYFS-Year-6.pdf) English Curriculum Overview Year 7-11 84 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/atam-academy/files/documents/curriculum/English-Curriculum-Overview-Year-7-11.pdf) ![ATAM Academy](https://files.schudio.com/atam-academy/images/logo/atam-logo.png) ### ATAM Academy ATAM Academy, Little Heath, Romford, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4XX 020 8252 9831 ### Quick Links - [Welcome](https://atamacademy.com/about-us/vision-mission-ethos-and-values) - [Curriculum](https://atamacademy.com/curriculum/subjects) - [Parents](https://atamacademy.com/parents/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Accessability Statement](https://atamacademy.com/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Policy](https://onemat.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Contact Us](https://atamacademy.com/contact) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/atamacademy) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/academy_atam/) ### Translation © Copyright 2024–2026 ATAM Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://atamacademy.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)