Area of Learning and Experience: English
Area of Learning and Experience Leader: Miss V. Hibbs (Leader of English)

Vision for AoLE: English is about critical thinking; questioning is promoted, encouraged and celebrated at every opportunity. English is about empathy; we aim to expand minds and enlarge hearts.

Curriculum Areas within the AoLE:
English Language and Literature (Double/Single Award)
Media Studies

Curriculum Information:
In English Language and Literature we develop reading, writing and oracy skills to form ambitious and capable learners. We study these skills through different themes, facilitated by literary and non literary texts.

Our relevant, challenging topics inspire learners to put empathy into action using authentic contexts and the world around them.

We read and interpret a wide range of modern and traditional literature. We challenge students to read for meaning, infer and analyse plot, character and cultural context. Using Empathy Lab strategies, we grow ethical and informed citizens. English advocates reading for pleasure and drives literacy through our regular key stage three library lessons.

In Media Studies we develop enterprising and creative contributors by exploring a range of media and the messages which they contain. Media Studies looks in depth at film, music and advertising, analysing and interpreting bias and persuasion. Media is about using our understanding of inference, audience and perspective to produce inspired, creative outcomes.

Qualifications Offered and Examination Boards:
WJEC English Language and Literature (Double / Single Award)
WJEC Media Studies