English and Media

Vision

At the Marlborough School the English Department is proud to offer all students a rich, ambitious and diverse curriculum. The English Curriculum builds on prior knowledge and skills to provide students with a strong command of written and spoken English, as well as instilling a love of literature and reading.

All students will experience a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds on their understanding of genre and literary conventions. They will understand the historical, cultural, social, political and economic contexts of our texts and be able to write clearly, accurately and coherently about their texts. They will be taught core vocabulary in an explicit way in order to enhance their written and spoken expression and will be inspired to think deeply about complex ideas that are the heart of what it is to be human.

Curriculum Map

Each KS3 unit of work is linked to the Unit Overview which specifies core knowledge, vocabulary and forms of assessment. 

GCSE and A level courses are linked to the relevant exam board specification. 

Departmental Team

Miss N Banks