Curriculum Intent
In English, our curriculum intent is:
- To equip students with the essential reading and writing skills to communicate effectively and meaningfully in all areas of life.
- To empower students to communicate with clarity, creativity and flair, using a wide range of vocabulary and oracy skills
- To experience reading a variety of literature from different eras, cultures, genres and voices
- To develop a range of analytical skills when interpreting texts, including an understanding of how context shapes meaning
- To advance students’ literacy skills and inspire a lifelong engagement with reading
Curriculum Plan
Student Learning Journey
English Student Learning Journey (opens in new tab)
Exam Board Information
Key Stage 4
AQA English Literature (8702) (opens in new tab)
AQA English Language (8700) (opens in new tab)
Key Stage 5
A Level English Literature (opens in new tab)
Reading List
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/secondary-ks3-ks4-reading-lists/ (opens in new tab)
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/gcse/ (opens in new tab)
Literature https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zxqncwx (opens in new tab)
Language https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zcbchv4 (opens in new tab)
We have a well-stocked Learning Resource Centre (LRC) full of reading materials for students. Please see Mr Thompson (LRC Manager) who can guide you to choose the right book for you.
Career Links
English is a well-respected qualification that complements many other subjects and can lead to a diverse range of career pathways including:
- Journalism
- Law
- Education
- Media
- Publishing
- Author/Editor
- Public Relations
- Civil Service
- Politics
Subject Leader Information
Subject Leaders: Ms Jo Collins & Mrs Phillippa Bingham
Email: jcollins@christtheking.notts.sch.uk & pbingham@christtheking.notts.sch.uk
