Mrs S Hussain - Faculty Leader
Mrs C Cross - 2nd in Faculty and Targeted Achievement Leader
Mrs E Bateman - Teacher of English
Mrs S Bramwell - Teacher of English
Mrs J Boxwell - Teacher of English
Miss L Johnson - Teacher of English
Mrs R Kenworthy - Teacher of English
Miss L Lakin - Teacher of English and Targeted Achievement Leader
Mrs S Landrum - Teacher of English
Ms S McAlister - Teacher of English
Mrs L Marsh - Teacher of English
Mrs L Mason - Assistant Headteacher and Teacher of English
Mr R Small - Teacher of English
Our Learning Aims
We are a large Faculty, with up to thirteen different teachers delivering our courses.
We believe that English is a vital qualification for equipping students with the necessary reading, writing and communication skills they will need to progress into employment and /or higher education. Not only are these skills essential in many careers, they also underpin successful study at all levels, therefore a grade C or above in GCSE is a necessity for the majority of A Level and /or further education courses.
An exciting and motivating curriculum is provided for all of our students and for those students who may find the subject too demanding; or our more able students that benefit from further challenge; we employ a range of interventions in order to secure progress and success. We have arranged Easter School, Saturday School, breakfast booster sessions and after school sessions. All of our sessions are well attended and we are all completely dedicated in ensuring that our children achieve their true potential.
English Literature which is studied alongside English Language allows our children to explore a variety of texts. It is a subject that requires our students to consider the cultural and historical context of literary texts. The course also allows students to develop their skills of critical and analytical reading, as well as developing their own point of view and expressing their opinion. Students are encouraged to consider critically and constructively the views of others.
We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities which build on each child’s subject knowledge and engage students through participation and enjoyment. These include the wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre performances. Pupils have been enthralled this past year by theatre visits to ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’, Of Mice and Men and An Inspector Calls. Shakespeare was also brought to life for the pupils at Salmesbury Hall when we attended a theatre workshop and performance of Twelfth Night.
Whatever the subject or ability level of our students we aim to provide an enjoyable and interesting teaching environment, where our students learn to love the study of English as much as we do.
If you would like any further information concerning the English Faculty please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Hussain (telephone 01254 264551) who will be more than happy to assist you.
