The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse the history and variety of the English language independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise.
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 6, with English and Maths at Grade 5 or above. We recommend a Grade 6, but will accept students with a Grade 5 in any subject to be studied at A-level (where the student has previously studied the subject) provided the other requirements are met. Equivalent vocational qualifications may be accepted. All full course Level 2 qualifications, including Applied GCSEs, of whatever size will count as one GCSE.
Assessment 1 - 40% 2 hours 30 minutes written paper on Themes 1 and 2 (100 marks). Assessment 2 - 40% 2 hours 30 minutes written paper based on Themes 1, 3 and 4 (100 marks). Assessment 3 - 20% Non-exam Assessment based on research and writing to produce an investigation. A piece of original writing in a genre of the students’ choice (100 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SU |
The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse the history and variety of the English language independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise.
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 6, with English and Maths at Grade 5 or above. We recommend a Grade 6, but will accept students with a Grade 5 in any subject to be studied at A-level (where the student has previously studied the subject) provided the other requirements are met. Equivalent vocational qualifications may be accepted. All full course Level 2 qualifications, including Applied GCSEs, of whatever size will count as one GCSE.
Assessment 1 - 40% 2 hours 30 minutes written paper on Themes 1 and 2 (100 marks). Assessment 2 - 40% 2 hours 30 minutes written paper based on Themes 1, 3 and 4 (100 marks). Assessment 3 - 20% Non-exam Assessment based on research and writing to produce an investigation. A piece of original writing in a genre of the students’ choice (100 marks).