Our aim as a department is to foster a life long love of reading, language and communication. We want all pupils to understand that the ability to communicate well in all forms is an essential skill for their future success.

In studying English pupils develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Effective communication, both written and spoken, is at the heart of what we do. Pupils learn to express themselves creatively and imaginatively. They learn to become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poems and plays as well as non-fiction and media texts.