In Key Stage 4 English Language we deliver a one year course in year 10 and again in year 11, to give all students the opportunity to gain the necessary breadth of skills to tackle the Language exams. This will prepare them either for their return to mainstream education or to take the Eduqas English Language GCSE through BHES at the end of year 11.
Students who find GCSE English Language too challenging, have the opportunity instead to take OCR Entry Level to GCSE, to equip them for entry into post 16 education.
Here is the link for the EDUQAS GCSE English Language specification:
GCSE English Language Specification
Here is the link to EDUQAS GCSE English Language past papers:
GCSE English Language Past Papers
You may wish to support your child by purchasing a revision guide and workbook for their independent study of EDUQAS GCSE English Language:
Recommended Revision Guide
Recommended Revision Workbook
Extra Curricular English Activities
The English department offer an enriching program of extra curricular activities for our students. Activities are open to both classes and one to one students. Please see below for activities offered in the 2023/24 academic year to give you an idea of the types of experiences available.
2023-24
- Poetry Live Day at Bristol Beacon (KS4 students)
- Drama sessions with the Old Vic, with the opportunity to perform on stage in front of an audience at Bristol Old Vic (KS3 & KS4)
- Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic (Drama students)
- Author Visit on World Book Day (KS3 and KS4 students)
- Hamilton at the Hippodrome (KS4 students)
The link below is a review of Hamilton written by a BHES student who attened the trip. As you will see, it left quite an impression on her!
Hamilton Review