Faculty of English and Media 

The study of English and Media within the Broad General Education (BGE) phase aims to develop the fundamental literacy skills that enable all young people to participate fully in learning, employment and wider society. 

Reading is assessed to ensure learners can interpret, analyse and evaluate a wide range of texts, from literature to media and non-fiction.

Writing is assessed across imaginative, personal, functional and critical forms. Learners are encouraged to write with clarity, accuracy and creativity. 

Talking is assessed to build confidence and competence in spoken communication. 

Listening is assessed as a vital partner to talking, ensuring learners can respond critically and appropriately to the views of others, recognise tone and purpose and extract meaning from complex spoken texts.

Ultimately, assessment in English and Media within the BGE enables children and young people to:

• Communicate effectively in both spoken and written forms.

• Interpret and question ideas and information critically.

• Express themselves with creativity, imagination and confidence.

• Participate fully in further education, employment and life beyond the school gates.

Learners demonstrate their progress by: