Programme of Study The aims of the course are to improve literacy skills, to develop a variety of styles of writing and to encourage responses to literary and non-literary reading. Students should be prepared to contribute fully to discussions and presentations, and completing work and revising at home is vital to their achieving the grade 4. The Future GCSE English is a very important qualification for all students to gain. Most employers and colleges of further education expect students to have gained a GCSE pass, preferably at Grade 4 or above. It is useful in the study of many other subjects and most A Level courses require a 5 or above in English GCSE.
The course is intended for students who have not yet achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English.
Assessment Students will complete the Edexcel GCSE Language course. This is two exams that assess Reading and Writing. Students complete two papers – Paper 1 is worth 40% of their overall grade and is 1 hour and 45mins. Paper 2 is worth 60% of their overall grade and is 2hr and 30mins.As students will have less lessons than in Year 10 and 11 for this qualification it is vital that they are also working at home on past papers to get the grade 4 or above.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HX |
Programme of Study The aims of the course are to improve literacy skills, to develop a variety of styles of writing and to encourage responses to literary and non-literary reading. Students should be prepared to contribute fully to discussions and presentations, and completing work and revising at home is vital to their achieving the grade 4. The Future GCSE English is a very important qualification for all students to gain. Most employers and colleges of further education expect students to have gained a GCSE pass, preferably at Grade 4 or above. It is useful in the study of many other subjects and most A Level courses require a 5 or above in English GCSE.
The course is intended for students who have not yet achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English.
Assessment Students will complete the Edexcel GCSE Language course. This is two exams that assess Reading and Writing. Students complete two papers – Paper 1 is worth 40% of their overall grade and is 1 hour and 45mins. Paper 2 is worth 60% of their overall grade and is 2hr and 30mins.As students will have less lessons than in Year 10 and 11 for this qualification it is vital that they are also working at home on past papers to get the grade 4 or above.