Curriculum Area and Curriculum Lead(s)

English Deparment

Mrs A Hughes (Head of English)

Mrs R Mountjoy (2 i/c)

Curriculum Area vision and general information about the CA e.g. successes and strengths

• Within the curriculum area we work hard to promote the subject, aiming to raise achievement, attainment and enjoyment.
• We believe the key to successful teaching and learning is the fostering of positive relationships between students, staff and parents/carers.
• It is our aim to instil in our students an enjoyment and appreciation of literature
  through our own enthusiasm and expertise for the subject.
• We aim to provide all students with the opportunities to achieve their potential by setting each individual appropriate and challenging targets.
• We believe in inclusion and aim to ensure that regardless of ability, gender or race, all students have the same curriculum entitlement and deserve our total commitment to their success through differentiated learning.
• The Curriculum Area is committed to the teaching of a variety of English Literature texts at each Key Stage.

KS3 provision summary e.g. topics covered, links to SOW/overviews and homework

KS3 Planning\Unit and assessment per term for website.pdf

KS4 provision summary e.g. topics covered, links to SOW/overviews and homework

KS4 2016-2017 Overview.pdf

KS5 provision if relevant

KS5 students are able to re-sit their GCSE English Language at the Academy’s Sixth Form

Staff

Mrs A Hughes (Head of English)

Mrs R Mountjoy (2 i/c)

Miss E Starling - Teacher of English

Mr D Carter - Head of Y7

 Mrs D Prosser - Teacher of English

Miss D Player - Teacher of English 

Mrs A Cobb - Teacher of English

Extra-curricular activities

Timetabled revision sessions for KS4: Tuesday-Thursday (see timetable below)

Revision timetable - Spring 17.pdf

Exam information and any revision support

English Language: Eduqas

English Literature: Edexcel