English

Our focus as an English department at Maplewell Post-16 is to develop literacy skills across the three strands: oracy, reading and writing. We offer students the opportunity to work towards a recognised English qualification at the end of their time with us. The College Ready and Work Ready pathways prepare students to take (or where relevant retake), GCSE English Language, whereas the Life Ready Pathway focuses on developing functional English skills.

Extra Support

The English Department believes that all students should be treated as individuals and therefore, personalised systems of support in place for students who need additional help with their reading, writing and comprehension.

As well as the KS3 whole-class reading support through the Fresh Start programme, we also timetable one to one session for any KS4 and 5 students identified as needing a further boost. Tutor teams also build on any reading support offered in lessons.


College Ready

The College Ready pathway explores English Language over one year, with an
explicit focus on the skills students will need to be successful at GCSE English and
beyond. In addition to this, we look to build cultural capital through exploring a range
of fiction and non-fiction texts.

Work Ready

The Work Ready pathway follows a similar approach, however students develop
skills over two years, with an increased focus on technical accuracy and developing
the necessary communication skills for the world of work.

Life Ready

The Life Ready pathway again looks to equip students with literacy skills that they
will need during their time at Maplewell, and beyond. We take a functional approach
to English, ensuring that students develop their existing reading, writing and spoken
language skills.
This pathway looks to develop students' reading skills as a priority, provision will
include, where needed, phonics and DI/PT to support developing readers.

Exam Board and Revision Information

  • You may also like to purchase a CGP revision guide or workbook, these
    resources can be completed independently and come with marking
    information and exam style questions.