HOME ABOUT COV19/HOME LEARN CURRICULUM INFORMATION STUDENT CALENDAR STATUTORY CONTACT US HomeEnglish ENGLISH “Books are a uniquely portable magic” Stephen King “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller The Bedford High School English department is committed to providing all students with the opportunities to study a creative and innovative curriculum. We are dedicated to raising the profile of reading and fostering a passion for literature. English skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – are crucial in enabling students to succeed across the curriculum and, indeed, in life. Department Staff and Responsibilities Mrs M Swaine – Teaching and Learning Leader/Director of Learning Miss V Shakespeare – Teacher of English/Assistant Headteacher Mrs K Eaton – Teacher of English, Learning Manager Miss R Sargent – Teaching and Learning Manager Mrs E Rooney – Teacher of English/Director of Learning Mrs C Parry – Teacher of English Miss K Canning – Deputy SENDCO Mrs H McEvoy – Teacher of English Miss A Sharratt – Teacher of English Miss L Sinfield – Teacher of English Mrs C Robinson – Teacher of English Mr R Adams – Teacher of English Miss N Vizard – Teacher of English Linked Governor – Mrs Vicky Jackson Key Stage 3 The English curriculum is broad, balanced, challenging and ambitious, and is designed to provide all learners with the knowledge, analytical skills and cultural capital they need for academic excellence throughout KS3, KS4 and beyond. Students will: •Read widely and for pleasure • Be introduced to the literary canon, enabling students to access rich and engaging poetry, prose and drama from a range of literary periods •Articulate thoughts and opinions from reading a rich array of literature •Develop their ability to analyse texts, using a wide range of non-fiction from different periods of time •Become confident , skilful and accurate writers, developing knowledge of writing of different forms and for a range of audiences and purposes •Become proficient and confident speakers, listening sensitively and responding perceptively to others Use sophisticated vocabulary in speech and writing All students in KS3 have an accelerated reading lesson for one hour per week Short Stories Year 7 Content A Midsummer Night’s Dream Events That Shaped History Modern Novel – Once Poems of Protest Gothic Year 8 Content Theme: Divided Societies Victorian Conflict Divided Societies and Non-Fiction War Poetry Our Day Out Noughts and Crosses Year 9 Content Theme: Relationships, Betrayal and Morality Of Mice and Men and Linked Texts Macbeth Descriptive and Narrative Writing Themed Poems from Different Eras Have Your Say Key Stage 4 All students will sit 4 examinations. Examinations are no longer tiered. AQA English Language • Explorations in creative reading and writing • Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives AQA English Literature • Shakespeare and the 19th century novel • Modern texts and poetry Texts studied for Literature are: A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, Romeo and Juliet and AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Anthology. Also, there will be a non-examination assessment for spoken language. POPULAR RECENT FROG PARENT PORTAL March 13, 2020 TAKE OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR HERE September 1, 2021 CORONAVIRUS – ACTION PLAN RECAP March 13, 2020 SENDING STUDENTS HOME IN THE SCHOOL DAY LETTER September 25, 2020 SEARCH CONTACT INFO Headteacher: Mr P McCaffery Address: Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU Phone: 01942 909009 Email: enquiries@bedford.wigan.sch.uk TO CARE . TO LEARN . TO ACHIEVE Our students are inspired to achieve their potential through embracing our values; To Care, To Learn, To Achieve. Working in partnership we will ensure that every student leaves Bedford with a strong sense of community and ready to be the best that they can be. We have a modern outlook based on well-founded tradition and our motto ‘Bedford means Business’ reflects the ‘business-like’ environment we have developed and the unique opportunities we offer. We are very ambitious for our students and we challenge them to excel. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER CONTACT INFO The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection within the School so if you do have any questions in this regard, please do contact them on the information below: Data Protection Officer: Craig Stilwell Company: Judicium Consulting Ltd Address: 72 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AE Phone: 0203 326 9174 Email: dataservices@judicium.com Copyright © Bedford High School - Website Designed by North Star Digital (www.northstardigital.co.uk)