English

At Byron, the English curriculum follows the British National Curriculum objectives / guidelines, leading to GCSE (Cambridge) exams at age 16 and then AS and A level exams (EdExcel) at age 18.

 
 
"... Words, Words, Words"  William Shakespeare, 'Hamlet'
  

We in the English department like to think we know a thing or two about words! English at Byron College forms the cornerstone of learning across the whole curriculum. To try to sum up what we do is nearly impossible on a web site, but here is a taster of what you might expect:
 
 
COMMUNICATION - Speaking and Listening form an integral part of the language process. At Byron, pupils achieve their potential when allowed to use, expand and experiment with language through all forms of group work, debate, role play and drama. Pupils at Byron gain fluency and confidence from long immersion and extensive use of the spoken word.

  
INSPIRATION - An introduction to Literature and a life-long love of reading is fostered in pupils at Byron, through study and innovative approaches to classic texts. Poetry, plays and novels are studied throughout Key Stage 3, 4, and 5. Modern authors like Louis Sacher and classic playwrights (eg. Shakespeare) are all part of the rich syllabus on offer, and pupils are encouraged to write creatively and analytically in response to these texts.

 
DEDICATION - At Byron, pupils are taught the importance of the "nuts and bolts" of the English language; key skills of spelling, grammar, punctuation and presentation are all emphasised. Pupils learning English as a second (or third) language are monitored closely and given intensive instruction early on when acquisition of literacy is critical. 

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