English 

Curriculum Plans

Year 7, 8 & 9

What are we studying?

How are we assessed?

 Extended writing and a performance. 

What can parents do to help?

 Ensure that your child is reading widely and that you’re taking them to a bookshop when you’re   able to.

Where can this subject take you? Career opportunities

 All companies need effective communicators, so English is genuinely important for any career. Specifically English is useful for law, PR, HR, Education and media and advertising roles. 

Year 10 & 11

What are we studying?

  See curriculum plan above.

How are we assessed?

 Extended Writing and speaking and listening assessment 

What can parents do to help?

 Ensure that your child is reading widely and that you’re taking them to a bookshop when you’re   able to. Also discussing the set texts with your child, ensuring they understand the plot, themes   and wider historical context. 

Where can this subject take you? Career opportunities

 All companies need effective communicators, so English is genuinely important for any career. Specifically English is useful for law, PR, HR, Education and media and advertising roles.

Year 12 & 13

What are we studying?

See curriculum plan above.

How are we assessed?

 Extended Writing and Non Exam Assessment (3000 words)

What can parents do to help?

 Ensure that your child is reading widely and that you’re taking them to a bookshop when you’re   able to. Also discussing the set texts with your child, ensuring they understand the plot, themes   and wider historical context. 

Where can this subject take you? Career opportunities

All companies need effective communicators, so English is genuinely important for any career. Specifically English is useful for law, PR, HR, Education and media and advertising roles.

 Click here to return to the faculties and subject page