Our English curriculum aims to inform, challenge and inspire students through rich opportunities for critical thinking and learning, enabling them to become confident communicators. Rooted in inclusion and respect, we foster aspirational learners who value diverse perspectives and strive for excellence.
In the English department, it is our intent to nurture well-read, insightful, knowledgeable, inquisitive, thoughtful and enthusiastic readers and writers, who are confident verbal communicators and attentive listeners. We aim to introduce a broad, balanced range of texts to students to develop key critical and communicative skills that contribute to their social, moral and spiritual development with the opportunity to study a diverse range of contemporary and historical literature across the key stages.
In addition, we want to offer opportunities for students to understand and become confident in presenting their ideas in a variety of ways. We want students to recognise a text’s cultural value and be able to place texts within their historical, social and cultural context in order to build upon students’ cultural capital and build aspirations. We recognise our vital role in developing our students’ literacy and intend to introduce them to key tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary and to help hone our students’ grammatical skills so they use them fluently. We intend to offer a challenging and inspiring curriculum that seeks to impart both knowledge and love of the English Language and literature and develop essential literacy life skills.
English Department Podcasts provide help and guidance for mastering GCSE Literature at the Telford Langley School. Whether you're navigating your way through the poetry anthology or diving deep into the world of Dickens, our podcast is your key to achieving the highest grades.
Join us as we delve into the pages of the texts you need to know, providing analysis, insights, and valuable tips to help you succeed in your GCSE Literature exams. Miss Baker and some special guests will break down each text, exploring themes, characters, and literary techniques to ensure you're fully prepared.
English department podcast - Shakespeare to Shelley -
An introduction - 27th October
English department podcast - Shakespeare to shelley.
A Christmas Carol (context) - 8th November
English department podcast - Shakespeare to shelley. A Christmas Carol (Plot & Character) - 24th November