English
A welcome from the Head of Faculty, Mrs Law
The English team at Sheldon believes that English has the power to transform lives. Our dedicated team of subject specialists combines high expectations and expert knowledge with kindness and care. We believe every student deserves excellent teaching and an ambitious, intellectually stimulating curriculum. Through the study of a broad range of literature, we strive to develop students' confidence to understand themselves, empathise with others and engage critically with the world around them. Our curriculum offers students both mirrors and windows: opportunities to see their own experiences reflected while encountering voices, perspectives and worlds beyond their own. We want every student to become a confident reader, writer, speaker and thinker, achieving the best academic outcomes of which they are capable.
English should not stop at the classroom door. Through creative writing competitions, drama performances, clubs and wider literary experiences, we give students opportunities to discover new interests and develop their confidence beyond the classroom. Above all, we want every student to leave Sheldon as a confident and capable communicator, equipped with the knowledge, skills and ambition to shape their future.
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.
GCSE English
GCSE Film Studies (Y9)
BTEC Media Production
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.