Every student can enjoy, and succeed in, GCSE English Language
With no set texts and a strong weighting of creative writing, GCSE English Language is an opportunity for unmatched student engagement and therapeutic self expression.
But myths and misunderstandings about the GCSE mean this isn't always the case.
And some students aren't getting the outcomes and experience they deserve.
That's where Education 720 can help.
Write On is a free-writing intervention for your students that builds confidence for the high-tariff GCSE extended-writing tasks, while improving student wellbeing.
Difference
Engagement
Confidence
English teachers in FE, unshackled from dual teaching with GCSE Literature, can make brave and diverse text choices for their students.
Education 720 can help radicalise your curriculum, reminding your students - and teachers - why English is the best subject.
The Education 720 pillars:
Difference - students resitting GCSE English may have had negative prior experiences. College English needs to feel different.
Engagement - there are almost infinite distractions for teenagers. College English lessons must prioritise exciting text and activity choices to secure engagement.
Confidence - for many resit students, it's not lack of ability but lack of confidence holding them back. Empathy, growth mindset, and a well-designed curriculum are all key to unleashing potential.
What resit students say:
"I'm getting a lot better grades, and I'm enjoying it and I'm thinking about doing English next year, as a course."
"This has helped so much."
"I know what to write. I know how to just put it on paper. What I never used to be able to do."
Find out more:
About Education 720
Andrew Otty was an Advanced Skills Teacher of secondary English before he moved into FE, transforming GCSE English results for resit students.
He led 16-19 English and maths for the Department for Education and is a prolific education columnist, formerly for TES and currently for FE Week.
Education 720 Ltd is registered in the UK. Company number 15771928.
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