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
Exam Board Information
Key Stage 4
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702/specification-at-a-glance
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700/specification-at-a-glance
Key Stage 5
Reading List
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/secondary-ks3-ks4-reading-lists/
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/gcse/
Literature https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zxqncwx
Language https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zcbchv4
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
