The English Department is based in specialist teaching rooms, equipped with interactive whiteboards. 

 

The English Curriculum

In English, our main aim is to enable students to read, write, speak and listen effectively, gaining understanding of and control over language. The Programmes of Study of the National Curriculum form the basis of students’ experience in Key Stages Three and Four. At Key Stage Four, all students follow the AQA ’A’ specification in English and English Literature.

Reading

Students are encouraged to become fluent, independent and critical readers of all kinds of texts, who question and reflect on what they have read and who enjoy reading for pleasure. They use texts to explore language and meaning, to acquire information, to gain further insight into their own and other cultures, and to extend their personal and social awareness. They have access to a wide variety of texts (poetry, drama, prose fiction, non-fiction and media).

Writing

Students are encouraged to become confident, articulate writers who understand that writing is a means of learning, shaping experience, exploring ideas and language, and expressing ideas and feelings.  They write for a variety of purposes and audiences and learn to appreciate the benefits of drafting, redrafting and proof-reading. 

Speaking and Listening
Students are encouraged to recognise the power of talk as a means of exploring language and ideas, persuading, and gaining confidence. They have opportunities in the classroom to talk in small groups, class discussions, role plays and drama. An important aim of oral work is that students should learn to be good listeners, able to appreciate the views of others as well as articulating their own.

Key Stage 5

There are two courses offered in English: English Literature and English Language and Literature.

The ability to communicate accurately in writing is necessary in any profession, which is why English A levels are valued so highly by universities and prospective employers alike. 

In recent years sixth form students studying English at Sawtry have achieved enviable results, ranking among the best in the county.

Studying English at Sawtry gives students the opportunity to learn from dedicated and experienced professionals, who use their expertise to create stimulating courses, designed to develop a range of key skills and foster an appreciation for the written word. Members of the sixth form English team work regularly with The Prince’s Teaching Institute in developing resources to support the teaching of literary heritage texts in schools.

Our courses support students in the transition to A levels, whilst encouraging independent thinking through strategic teaching. Multimedia access, including the use of Interactive Whiteboards, enhances the whole learning experience.

 

English CAREERS

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