English

Staffing list:

Ms Egerton – Head of English
Miss Whitteron – Assistant Head of English
Mrs Bushnell - Assistant Head of English - Literacy
Mrs Wilde - Assistant Head of English
Mrs Griffiths – Teacher of English and Deputy Headteacher
Mr Phillips – Teacher of English and Head of Year
Mr Heaton – Teacher of English and Head of Year
Mrs Habis - Teacher of English
Mrs French - Teacher of English
Mr Hammond - Teacher of English
Mrs Lunn - Teacher of English
Mrs Wilkey - Teacher of English
Mrs Phillips - Teacher of English
Mrs Coles - Teacher of English
Mr Smith –Teacher of English and Media Studies
Miss Wareham-Collins - Teacher of English and Drama
Mrs Parsons - Teacher of English and RSA Mentor
Mrs Neil - Teach of English (currently on maternity leave)
Mrs Payne - HLTA
Miss Short - HLTA
Mrs Williams - HLTA

Image shows the English department logo - a blue swan reading a book whilst wearing a Shakespearian ruff and mortar board, with the words Swanmore English - Igniting Creativity, Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures

To contact a member of the department, please email english-help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Vision statement:

Igniting Curiosity. Empowering Voices. Shaping Futures.

In English at Swanmore, we believe in the power of words to inspire, connect, and transform.

We create a vibrant space where pupils ask big questions, explore diverse stories, and grow in confidence as readers, writers, and speakers. From classic texts to modern voices, our curriculum encourages imagination, critical thinking, and empathy.

Rooted in academic ambition and enriched by passionate expert voices, we champion every pupil's voice—whether in class, school, or in the wider world. Through inclusive teaching and inspiring literature, we guide young people to understand others, express themselves, and thrive in a changing world.

Key Skills We Build in English:

Critical Thinking – Explore ideas, challenge viewpoints, and form your own opinions.
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence – Understand others through powerful stories and voices.
Communication and Expression – Speak and write clearly, creatively, and with purpose.
Literary and Cultural Knowledge – Connect texts to the wider world, past and present.
Curiosity and Imagination – Ask questions and bring bold ideas to life.
Resilience and Independence – Tackle challenges, use feedback, and take ownership of learning.

Image shows icons representing the key skills labelled below each one: critical thinking, empathy and emotional intelligence, communication and expression, literary and cultural knowledge, curiosity and imagination, resilience and independence

Subject curriculum:

Years 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3) Overview – click to open the KS3 page for English
Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) Overview – click to open the KS4 page for English

Y9 Options:

All our pupils study English at GCSE, taking English Language and English Literature. The course information is on the Key Stage 4 page, linked above.

Media Studies – click to open the Media Studies options page