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The English Department consists of seven full time teachers.
Each teacher is encouraged to teach each year group supporting and challenging individual pupils. We operate an ‘open door’ lunch time policy where pupils can seek further support from any member of the Department should they need it.
Our main aim is engage pupils in the joys that come from studying English in a variety of forms. Through this enjoyment, pupils make progress and learn the skills they need to follow their chosen career path.
The Department believes in the pupils experiencing English outside of the classroom through a number of trips. We frequently visit Shakespeare’s Globe theatre and we often experience performances from touring theatre companies, writers and poets coming into school. The Department also work closely with the library with a weekly Reading Club, World Book Day and other such events.
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 Key Stage 3Throughout KS3, schemes of work are designed to last for a half term. There will always be a formal assessment at the end of each term for either: Reading, Writing or Speaking and Listening. These assessment fall in line with “Assessing Pupil Progress", where we consistently monitor the progress of individuals and can track success and focus on specific areas for improvement. Year 7 - Scheme of Learning A variety of topics including: Autobiographies, Literary Tradition, Supernatural, Poetry, Modern Drama Play
Year 8 - Scheme of Learning A variety of topics including: Modern Novel, Magazines, War Poetry, Gothic Genre, Media
Year 9 - Scheme of Learning A variety of topics including: Shadow Industry, Pre and Post-1914 Short Stories, Shakespeare, Conspiracy Theory and preparation for GCSE coursework.
 Key Stage 4The Department aims to complete GCSE English Language in year 10. If successful, pupils will progress into year 11 and make extensive preparation for the examinations and controlled assessments for GCSE English Literature. Eglish Language (WJEC)
Students will sit two exams in June testing them on:
Unit 1 - Studying the written language.
Unit 2 - Using the written language.
They will also complete four controlled assessments and various speaking and listening tasks.
English Literature (WJEC) Students will sit two exams in June of Year 11. The exams test them on: Unit 1 - Prose and Poetry.
Unit 2 - Contemporary Drama and Prose.
They will also complete one controlled assessment.
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