English Language GCSE

Learners will be required to:

• Read fluently, and with good understanding, a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including literature and literary non-fiction as well as other writing such as reviews and journalism.
• Read and evaluate texts critically and make comparisons between texts.
• Summarise and synthesise information or ideas from texts.
• Use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing.
• Write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately.
• Use grammar correctly and punctuate and spell accurately.
• Acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.
• Listen to and understand spoken language and use spoken Standard English effectively.

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Nine written assignments.

Exams: Two invigilated, closed book exams (105 minutes each) and a Spoken Language Endorsement Non-Examination Assessment

Prison Support Requirements:Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor.

Tutor Support: Yes – accessed with prison staff support

What’s Next? There are range of possible progression options including A-Levels, an Open University Access course, or various writing courses

Find Out More: From NEC directly here