English at Hutton

Our English Staff

Mrs J Hill – Subject Leader

Mrs E Silcock – Assistant Subject Leader

Mrs K Feeney

Mr D Gilgun

Mr B Hunter

Mrs C Mates

Mrs C Montgomery

Mrs Bates - L3 Teaching Assistant

Mrs Byard - Reading Lead

Why English matters?

In English at Hutton, we aim to help students become confident readers, writers and speakers. Through studying a wide range of novels, plays, poetry and non-fiction texts, students develop the skills they need to succeed in school, further education and the wider world.

What skills do pupils learn?

Students explore exciting and challenging texts from different time periods and cultures. They learn how writers use language to create meaning and how literature helps us understand the world and different viewpoints.

Alongside reading, students develop their writing skills by producing creative pieces, essays, speeches and real-world writing such as reviews and articles. Speaking and discussion are also a key part of lessons, helping students build confidence and share ideas clearly.

How can parents help

Encourage regular reading
Discussing the texts studied – ask questions, discuss themes or even watching film and TV adaptations.
Help make suitable homework and revision timetables

Key stage 3 (Years 7-9)

What defines us and what do we value? Novel study, fiction writing.

What makes a true hero or heroine? Shakespeare, film review

How does industry impact nature? Romantic poetry, letter writing

Are gothic texts written in a way that still scare us? Study of Gothic literature, magazine article

What is it like to be in a different place? Novel study, writing travel guides and articles

How do writers of a range of texts speak truth to power? Poetry, speech writing

Is war heroic or horrific? War Poetry, study of non-fiction texts

Does good always overcome evil? Seminal text, report writing

How do we overcome adversity? Shakespeare, spoken English presentation

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

We follow the WJEC Eduqas specification for GCSE Language and Literature.