English

English
With Martin & Meryl

Nearly all students study English Language to GCSE level at Sands – the course follows the National Curriculum, covering all aspects of reading, writing and speaking and listening. Students with learning difficulties can opt to take the less demanding ELC (Entry Level Certificate) option if they feel that the GCSE is too challenging.
The Y Group (up to Key Stage 3) have a half-hour English lesson with Meryl every day, as well as lessons with Martin twice a week.
The O Group (up to GCSE) have the majority of their lessons with Martin, but Meryl covers the Shakespeare component of GCSE.
The more able and interested students also have the opportunity to study GCSE English Literature in their final year.

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Click here to find out about Meryl