English Curriculum Overview
“All that mankind has done, thought, gained, or been; it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books.” Thomas Carlyle
Being part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, we ensure our curriculum is ambitious and enjoyable through knowledge and skills developed throughout their time at Bristnall Hall. It is inclusive and knowledge rich and it is broad in terms of coverage and (at least) encompassing the breadth of the 2014 English National Curriculum. We ensure it meets the needs of our students and helps to develop character, personal pride and the highest moral standards.
English has a pivotal role in developing learners’ communication skills in the changing modern society. Our English curriculum embraces and builds on learners’ KS2 grounding, developing skills which will enable to them to access and excel at KS3 and beyond. English is the gateway to all careers, apprenticeships and further education; our enriched curriculum provides many opportunities that allow our young people to make broader choices.
At Bristnall Hall Academy, the English curriculum will allow young people to speak and write fluently so that they are able to communicate their ideas and feelings effectively. Reading a variety of texts will ensure learners develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. An ability to acquire knowledge and build skills using real life examples and scenarios is incorporated into nurturing a love of literature and life-long learning. Young people are encouraged to develop high aspirations for themselves, value difference and diversity, show pride and respect in their community and willingness to contribute to the wider world.
Teaching Staff
- Miss A. Wilkes (Area Leader)
- Mr D. Lannon (Assistant Area Leader)
- Mr Q. Smith (KS3 Leader)
- Mrs L. Hamilton (Lead Practitioner)
- Miss F. Hussain (Reading Coordinator)
- Mrs G. Billingham
- Mrs R. Begum
- Mrs H. Quinton
- Mrs R. Mitchell
- Miss D. Jones
- Ms B. Edha
- Miss G. Egan
- Mr B. Stevens
- Miss L. Pritchard
- Mrs K. Carroll
Useful websites/resources for students and parents
- @BHAEnglish Twitter Page
- https://library.thenational.academy/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zcbchv4 – KS4 English
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z3kw2hv – KS English
- Mr Bruff YouTube Channel
Useful Documents
