NEW: Improving GCSE Outcomes in English: a strategic approach

Suitable for: Heads of Department, Subject Leaders, Teachers, Lead teachers of English, Seconds in English

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LIT540 KS3; KS4
  • Katy McWean (Secondary English Consultant)

- To examine how to identify the areas for departmental improvement at key stage 4.
- To examine effective ways to sequence the curriculum in KS4 so that students experience high-quality learning.
- To examine how students can engage in meaningful and impactful preparation for external examinations.
- To examine what pedagogy best supports effective GCSE outcomes.
- To explore how to improve outcomes in specific components of GCSE English language and GCSE English literature.

Are you an English leader looking to raise GCSE outcomes by refining your department's strategic approach to key stage 4? Are you looking to review the sequencing of the key stage 4 curriculum, the efficacy of intervention and the way in which students are best prepared for external examinations? This course will thoroughly explore all of these elements, carefully considering how best to secure excellent outcomes in the short and long term.

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