Subject Leadership

Hi everyone!

My name is Miss Philippa Sharples and I am excited to share that I am the English subject Leader at Frenchwood. I have recently joined Frenchwood in May 2024 and have taken on the role of English lead from January 2025. 

We have recently begun our oracy journey across school with Voice 21. I have loved learning about how Oracy can be used in class and the impact that it can have on our children. I am passionate about ensuring that all children have a voice and that they are able to communicate confidently, effectively and respectfully, in all aspects of their lives, whether this is at school or in the wider community. 

I have a love of teaching English at school and enjoy sharing my favourite books and authors with children. I feel that all children should be exposed to a variety of texts and be allowed to lose themselves in a good book. I firmly believe that reading enhances children's imaginations and allows them to develop a passion for reading and writing. 

I believe that oracy, reading and writing are essential skills for all children to have. Allowing them to access and make progress across the curriculum as well as opening doors for them beyond school.