The department is made up of 7 English teachers who are committed to assisting pupils in the development of skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening. From the outset, pupils are encouraged to read independently and will encounter a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction texts in lessons. We aim to make pupils active, confident and critical readers. Pupils are taught to be technically accurate writers who can use language in an adaptable and creative way. We also aim to develop pupils’ ability and confidence in speaking in a range of different situations.