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 "I've
really enjoyed the discussions. I've learnt
that there is no right answer and that all
people's opinions should be respected."
"The teachers we have can be firm, but
that is so that everyone can be listened
to. They are also wise and encouraging.
Sometimes their jokes are hard to understand,
though."
"I started English as a fourth A Level.
Suddenly, it has climbed to second or first!"
"I think it's the teachers' enthusiasm
that really has won me over. The teachers
I've had have also been very kind and clever."
"E - entertaining; N - never boring; G
- good for you; L - literature that challenges;
I - incredibly hard-working; S - supportive;
H - humorous. Thank you, English!"
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There
are nine teachers of English in the senior
school; several of these teachers also have
demanding roles within the school but never
lose sight of their commitment to their students
and to their subject! We enjoy a high level
of exam success at all levels and the subject
is popular. The English Department teaches
all students up to Year 13. 
The
English Department has a suite of rooms on
the first floor of the new building. As well
as our 8 classrooms (one is shared with PSE)
we also have access to space which is ideal
for Speaking and Listening rehearsals and
recordings. Our classrooms are comfortable,
if cosy. Display is an especially important
part of our work. Often constructed by the
students themselves, displays reflects our
curriculum and provide a motivational learning
environment. We are lucky to be on the same
floor as the largest ICT room, which we often
use, and the library; the library is, understandably,
an especially valuable resource.
Pre-16,
we deliver programmes of study appropriate
to Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum.
All students sit a NAT exam in the May of
Year 9, the last year of KS 3; a large proportion
will also opt to take the Extension Paper.
At KS 4, all students are entered for GCSE
English and English Literature where they
are assessed through exams and coursework,
both written and spoken. Post-16, we currently
offer a combined Advanced Level course in
English Language and Literature but are hoping
also to expand our range with Media Studies
and, perhaps, English Literature alone. Student
interest will be a deciding factor!