Where ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’
We are a department who believe that the study of English and literature is essential, not only to helping individuals make sense of who they are, but also to learn how to communicate successfully with the world.
Culturally we believe that the study of literature fosters tolerance and understanding and is a vital part of a balanced education.
We aim to
- encourage and heighten the students’ awareness of the structure and uses of English, using a variety of media, to enable students to improve their ability in manipulating language.
- maximise students command of the spoken and written word, producing work which is effective in terms of audience and purpose
- encourage students to develop their self confidence and achieve their potential
- develop an enquiring and lively interest in the subject and related areas
Long Term Plans
Year 7 follow a foundation course upon arrival.
Assesment Focus
AFs get referred to quite a lot in the English Department but what are they?
Very simply they stand for Assessment Focus, that means the area we are focusing on for assessment (easy huh!) The more focussed we make assessment the easier it is to do well because you know exactly what the teacher is looking for and how to be successful!
For more information on AFs read the following PDF document on levels. A3 Levels PDF
Questions parents and care givers may like to ask our students.
Do you know what level you are working at? At reading? At writing? At speaking and listening? Overall?
Do you know what areas you could improve in?
Do you know what you need to do to improve/progress a level?
Across the curriculum:
We aim to develop inter-personal and communication skills through pair work, group work and in whole class activities. We reinforce social skills and life skills through role plays and simulations. We encourage students to use reference sources, books and IT to enhance and extend their linguistic capabilities.
OFSTED said:
“In Years 7 to 9,achievement is good in English”
“Students are very well motivated by very good teaching and so they achieve well.”
| Curriculum Tutors | |
| Miss K. Alcorn | Assistant Curriculum Leader |
| Mrs S. Ashton | Curriculum Assistant |
| Ms L. Dyson | Senco |
| Mrs W. Gant | Director of Literacy |
| Miss L. Shinfield | Teacher of English |
| Mr O. Goodyear | Teacher of English |
| Mr S. Haveron | Teacher of English |
| Mr S. Murray | Curriculum Leader |
| Miss A. Nahal | Deputy Curriculum Leader |
| Mr M. Campbell | Deputy Curriculum Leader |
