‘Words are, in my not so humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.’ J.K Rowling.
Curriculum Information for the ENGLISH department
| Staff | Role |
| Mrs Smith | Head of Department & Literacy Lead |
| Mr Neil Cheesbrough | English Teacher |
| Mrs Smith | English Teacher |
| Miss Hale | English Teacher |
| Miss Amy Newsham | Assistant Principal and Teacher of English |
| Mr Nesbitt | English Teacher |
| Miss Michelle Timperley | English Teacher |
Curriculum Intent:
Through the study of a rich range of texts and genres that will excite, challenge, and inspire, our aim is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to enable them to develop their own voice. A voice to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ viewpoints and perspectives. A voice that is creative and communicates their ideas in a purposeful and effective way. A voice to influence others and empower their future selves.
Throughout KS3, students will explore language in its many forms. They will learn to question the world around them, discover how the past has shaped our lives and uncover how other cultures and traditions address diversity. By the end of KS4, pupils will become independent, analytical thinkers, confident and creative writers, as well as resilient and reflective communicators. They will gain the skills to become confident, life-long readers, effective and technically accurate writers, and assured speakers.
From canonical classics to modern masterpieces, we strive to foster an enthusiasm for reading. Our passion and love for literature aim to encourage students to become inquisitive whilst having a thirst for knowledge that will stay with them throughout their academic careers and beyond.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview:
| HT1 | HT2 | HT3 | HT4 | HT5 | HT6 | |
| Year 7 |
Autobiographical Writing and Baseline |
Shakespeare’s Villains |
Exploration of the Gothic |
Nature Poetry |
Fiction study |
Charity Writing |
| Year 8 |
Bildungsroman Genre Study |
Moral Tale |
Poetry from other Cultures |
Controversial issues – study of non-fiction. |
Writing to present a viewpoint |
Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet |
| Year 9 |
Prose Writing – Long and short forms of writing |
19th Century fiction: Frankenstein. |
Non-Fiction Reading and Writing |
War Poetry – link to GCSE |
Spoken Language Study – GCSE Assessment |
Shakespeare: Macbeth |
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview:
| HT1 | HT2 | HT3 | HT4 | HT5 | HT6 | |
| Year 10: Language |
Introduction to Component 2 Language Reading |
Component 2: non-fiction writing |
Prose Reading |
Prose Writing |
Component 2 comparing texts |
Spoken Language Study |
| Year 10: Literature |
Macbeth |
Anthology Poetry: Nature and War |
`An Inspector Calls` |
`An Inspector Calls` |
A Christmas Carol Revision |
Unseen Poetry |
| Year 11: Language |
Component 2 Revision: Reading and Writing |
Component 2 Revision: Reading and Writing |
Component 1 Revision: Reading and Writing |
Component 1 Revision: Reading and Writing |
Interleaved Revision |
GCSEs |
| Year 11: Literature |
Poetry Anthology Completion |
Macbeth and A Christmas Carol Revision |
Poetry Anthology Revision |
An Inspector Calls revision and Unseen Poetry |
Interleaved Revision |
GCSEs |
Please note that for years 7-9, the GCSE study order may change when they enter Year 10 and 11. Year 11 changes may occur when OFQUAL and AQA release guidance due to the effects of Covd-19.
