English and Literacy at LCE Academy are central to enabling pupils to communicate effectively, build confidence, and express themselves with clarity and purpose. As a SEMH setting, our approach recognises the strong link between language, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, and is carefully adapted to meet the individual needs of each learner. Teaching is structured, supportive, and engaging, creating a safe environment where pupils can develop essential literacy skills at their own pace.
Our curriculum places strong emphasis on oracy, helping pupils to develop spoken language skills through discussion, presentation, debate, and structured conversation. Reading is actively promoted through a focus on reading for pleasure, alongside targeted phonics and decoding support where required, ensuring pupils develop fluency, comprehension, and a positive relationship with texts. Writing is taught with a clear functional purpose, enabling pupils to apply their skills to real-life contexts such as letters, forms, emails, and creative expression.
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Where appropriate, pupils are supported to follow accredited pathways including Functional Skills and GCSE English, with progression carefully matched to readiness and long-term goals. Literacy is developed not only as an academic subject but as a vital life skill that supports communication, independence, emotional expression, and future opportunities. Through personalised teaching and high expectations, English and Literacy at LCE Academy empower pupils to find their voice and succeed both in and beyond the classroom.
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Our focus is on giving pupils the skills, qualifications and belief they need to succeed beyond school. Whether that is a return to mainstream, a specialist route or transition into further education and employment, progress is always planned and purposeful.
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LCE Academy is built on the belief that every young person deserves a school where they feel safe, understood and inspired to grow. We are proud to be creating a genuinely transformative SEMH provision for our community, driven by relationships, shaped by compassion and committed to changing futures.​
Education should be a place where young people feel understood before they are judged, and supported before they are challenged. Every learning pathway should be thoughtfully designed to build confidence, curiosity and real-world readiness. When curriculum is inclusive, it gives every child the opportunity to succeed.
Inclusion is at the heart of everything I do. Through strong relationships, high expectations and personalised support, I work to ensure that every pupil, particularly those who have found education challenging, is given the structure, care and opportunity they need to re-engage with learning and thrive.
