Welcome to the English Faculty 

Our curriculum is intended to reflect the importance of English at both an educational and societal level.  It is our aim to broaden students’ breadth of study, building on the national curriculum content to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum which focuses on our key concepts of ‘power’ and ‘identity’. With ambitious reading, writing, and oracy outcomes at its heart, all of these skills ensure future success for all of our students – both in the classroom and beyond.  

The transformative power of English can never be over-stated. It serves as a tool for personal growth, creativity and curiosity. Because of this, an effective curriculum is always an inclusive one:  one where our young people are exposed to diverse texts as part of a carefully sequenced curriculum, in which prior knowledge is continually re-visited and built upon. In addition to this, we aim to utilise literature as a platform for students to develop their cultural and spiritual understanding of the wider world beyond our wonderful Exmouth community. 

We believe that everyone can and should enjoy reading.  To this end, from the moment Exmouth students join us, we foster high expectations around reading frequency and range, working continually with our library to celebrate literature by organising visiting authors, promoting themed weeks and sharing publicly, as often as possible, our passion for reading.  

We also recognise that fostering a range of language skills is essential in terms of an individual’s emotional and intellectual development. By developing communication skills in English, individuals are empowered to engage in meaningful dialogue, address global challenges with compassion and provide an opportunity to aspire to research and knowledge at university level. 

Our intention that students meet their academic potential, develop a love of reading for life and become independent critical and creative thinkers, is a direct reflection of our passion for teaching English here at Exmouth Community College.