Literacy Policies
Rationale
Literacy is the cornerstone of education - without it, learners cannot access the full range of opportunities available to them; they are likely to underachieve in all subject areas through an inability to fully understand texts and to perform poorly in examinations due to problems understanding the precise demands of questions; in the wider world they are also impoverished by having the canon of English literature denied them. As such, we are committed to actively promoting good practice and raising awareness of literacy in all areas of the life of the Academy. In addition, we are committed to helping learners acquire the skills necessary to meet their academic and wider needs and to allow access to their literary heritage.
Role of Staff
Literacy Co-ordinator
The post holder will be responsible for the successful implementation of the policy across the Academy as a whole. Responsibilities will also include the provision of training and resources for staff and for the induction of new staff. This will be accomplished through formal INSET sessions as well as being available in an advisory capacity on a day-to-day basis. It will be the responsibility of the post holder, together with the Head of English and Academy Data Manager, to identify those students who need to follow Literacy Progress Units when they join Macmillan in Year 7 and to ensure the delivery of same.
Subject Teachers
All subject teachers have a role in developing literacy. Literacy is not just about reading and writing - speaking and listening are part of it too. A range of literacy skills are needed in all subject areas and so need reinforcement and development in all areas of the curriculum. Thus all subject teachers should include literacy issues in their schemes of work and unit planning.
Staffing
Literacy Co-ordinator - D. Telfer reporting to L. James (Head of English)
Subject teachers - reporting to Curriculum Leaders