English
A welcome from the Head of Faculty, Miss Beange
Our English Team at Sheldon team believe that possessing excellent oral and written communication skills, together with confidence in reading, are fundamental life skills that enable young people to thrive at school and beyond. We strive to create an atmosphere in the faculty where students enjoy learning and where individual creativity and independent thought are encouraged and valued.
Our teachers are all dedicated subject specialists, enthusiastic and passionate about sharing their love for reading and writing. They are approachable and always have young people’s best interests at heart. We set high expectations in the classroom for hard work and our teaching is intellectually rigorous. After their years with us, we expect students to gain the highest grades of which they are capable and to have developed an appreciation, preferably a love, of literature and the use of language.
There is a close liaison with the Learning Support Faculty to identify and help pupils with special educational needs. This enables them to access the curriculum at all key stages.
Key Stage 3
(Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9)
Click on the link to download our curriculum plan for each year group. These plans detail what pupils will learn each term and how they will be assessed, as well as common misconceptions and key vocabulary.
Key Stage 4
(Year 10 and Year 11)
Click on the link below to download the curriculum plan for KS4 English.
Recommended Reading Lists
Our Librarian has put together recommended reading lists for students based on genre and year group. If you're looking for something new to read, download our reading booklet below.