Why do we study English?

All young people deserve the very best quality of education. As teachers of English at Tamworth Enterprise College, it is our mission to work collaboratively to deliver a rich curriculum where pupils build on existing knowledge that create foundations for new and exciting domains of knowledge. They will master a range of skills in reading, writing and spoken language and be exposed to the best that has been thought and said. 

Our intent is to raise cultural capital by providing opportunities to read and write about real issues that influence young people today.  In addition, we want to expose our pupils to a wide range of literature, from across the ages, where themes and concepts can be studied in depth that will allow personal consideration, and debate around its importance today.

English has a fundamental place in the curriculum. It has the power to equip pupils with an extensive knowledge as they experience a plethora of rich materials that inspire debate, discussion and critical thinking. Through shared dialogue, we develop trust, empathy and promote the soft-skills that pupils are not always conditioned with. In turn, we increase levels of confidence, discovery and resilience so our students are fully prepared for further education, the workplace and beyond. It is our mission to shine a light on how remarkable our students’ lives can be to allow for remarkable opportunities in their futures.