English

“Read like a writer; write like a reader.”

Meet the English Department

Name:	Title:	Email address:
Ms F. MacLeod	Head of Department	f.macleod@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Mrs C. Eyres	Assistant Subject Lead	c.eyres@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Miss S. Ryan	Assistant Subject Lead	S.Ryan@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Mrs S. Brown	Teacher of English	s.brown@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Mr D. Fisher	Teacher of English	D.Fisher@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Miss A. Robinson	Teacher of English	A.Robinson@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Miss N. Yeung	Teacher of English	N.Yeung@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Ms C. Forsyth	Senior Leader, Teacher of English	c.forsyth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Mr L. Thompson	Teacher of English	L.Thompson@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Mrs T. Wahed	Teacher of English	T.Wahed@reddish.stockport.sch.uk

Intent

English lessons at Reddish Vale will give students a profound appreciation of the spoken and written word and equip them with the skills to express themselves confidently in a variety of situations, both in and outside of the classroom.

Skills acquired in English have a positive influence on all other curriculum subjects, are vital in any walk of life and tie into our whole school values of Respect, Aspiration, Determination and Independence. Our English curriculum uses the National Curriculum requirements for reading, writing, and spoken language as a springboard to a broad and deep study and love of English

We aim to:

• Create a journey of English knowledge that builds on prior learning
• Develop a wide range of literacy and study skills
• Grow knowledge- and vocabulary-rich young people
• Encourage a life-long interest in literature, drama and media
• Promote independence and resilience in learning

Scheme of Learning/Courses/Curriculum Map

Exam board Specification - Pearson Edexcel

GCSE SPECIFICATION LINK FOR ASSESSMENTS SAT 2025
English Language - https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/English%20Language/2021/specification-and-sample-assessment/9781446966709-gcse-2021-l12-eng-lang-2-0.pdf
English Literature - https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/English%20Literature/2015/specification-and-sample-assesment/9781446914359_GCSE_2015_L12_Englit.pdf

GCSE SPECIFICATION LINK FOR ASSESSMENTS SAT 2026
English Language - https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/specifications/AQA-8700-SP-2015.PDF
English Literature - https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/specifications/AQA-8702-SP-2015.PDF

 

Feedback Policy

The primary purpose of feedback is to move students on with their learning. Students receive feedback on their learning in a number of different ways, both formally and informally.

Formative assessment takes place every lesson in many forms including:

• Low stakes quizzing
• Live marking in lessons
• Questioning
• Peer and self-assessment (green pen)
• Examination style questions

Students are provided with detailed written feedback on longer pieces of written work and key pieces. Next steps marking is implemented, alongside other techniques to promote learning and progress. Students are expected to respond to their feedback and make improvements to their work by acting upon it immediately using purple pen.