Teachers of English
- Miss F Ruffle (Curriculum Leader)
- Mr D Ryans (KS4 Coordinator)
- Miss L Mobbs (KS3 Coordinator)
- Ms T Hanrahan (KS5 English Language Coordinator)
- Misss S Renn (KS5 English Literature Coordinator)
- Mr P Bergin
- Mr D Kaye
- Miss H MacMillan
- Mrs A Clark
- Mr E Solaz
- Mrs A Herbertson
- Mr C Newman
- Mr S Rowan
- Miss I Turner
- Mrs B Donovan
Our Vision for English
Students at SJB study English because it defines our reality – from the way that we think, to the words that we speak, to the way that we write. Language enriches students’ minds with an understanding, respect and empathy for different voices from across time and cultures. By studying English, students will engage with the world outside of the classroom, become more confident in their self-expression, and develop an appreciation of language in all its forms.
Key Stage 3
Year 7 Storytelling
Term 1: Modern Novel
The Graveyard Book by N. Gaiman OR Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Term 2: Diverse Voices
Why do we tell fictional and non-fictional stories?
Term 3: Poetry and Drama
Poetry Through Time
AND
The Tempest by W. Shakespeare
Students will build upon their primary school skills of creating and writing accurately, and will also be introduced to the new skill of formally analysing literature. All three skills are assessed throughout the year.
English Yr 7 Assessment Frameworks
Year 8: Conflict
Term 1: Novels (Modern and Victorian)
The Wall by W. Sutcliffe
AND
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Term 2: Power and Perspectives
Language and Power: A range of non-fiction extracts exploring the use of language to express viewpoints
AND
Dr Faustus OR Frankenstein
Term 3: Drama and Poetry
Macbeth by W. Shakespeare
AND
Poetry of War
Students will continue to develop the skills of analysing, creating and writing accurately, and be assessed on them throughout the year.
English Yr8 Assessment Frameworks
Year 9: Identity and Power
Term 1: Novel and Autobiographies
Boys Don’t Cry by Malorie Blackman
AND
Comparison of Angela Davis and Michelle Obama
Term 2: Early Modern Fiction and Poetry
Gothic Writing
AND
Love and relationships
Term 3: GCSE Literature
Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare
Students will continue to develop the skills of analysing, creating and writing accurately, and be assessed on them throughout the year in preparation for GCSE study.
English Yr9 Assessment Frameworks
