Staffing Information
Head of Department is Mr G. Thorpe.

English Extranet

English is taught by a lively team of specialists. The subject develops a number of skills including sensitivity to language, ability to analyse texts and creativity.

At Key Stage 3 we teach the approaches to language and literature and the skills which are set out in the Strategy and the National Curriculum. The work is divided into thematic units, for example Shakespeare Research Project, Myths and Legends and Media. Drama and Speaking and Listening bring another dimension to lessons.

Key Stage 4 is strongly influenced by the varied requirements of the GCSE specifications. Currently, topics include Media; Writing to Persuade, Argue or Advise; Prose Coursework (Pride and Prejudice is a popular choice for this) and R. C. Sherriff’s play, Journey’s End. Students are entered for the English and English Literature examinations of the OCR examination board.

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At all Key Stages we also try to lift our gaze beyond the everyday and discuss the importance of reading to develop one’s awareness, and for pleasure.