Stretch and Challenge in English KS3 and KS4

This course will look at how stretch and challenge in English language and literature relate not only to exam requirements, but also help us build a broad, deep and balanced curriculum that will serve our learners in their next stage of education, in the skills they actually need in employment, and to help them see the opportunities and enjoyment that language and literature can provide throughout their lives.

• Identify what we mean by stretch and challenge in English
• Create a range of ‘English expert’ tasks
• Develop the skills of critical thinking/critical reading in our learners 
• Build confidence to be creative and take risks
• Make connections between ideas in Literature, Language and the wider curriculum
• Demonstrate a wide range of ways to ask deeper questions in English
• Understand the importance of zooming in and zooming out
• Embed stretch and challenge as part of GCSE requirements 

As a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are now live-streaming all of our courses.

For the most up to date information regarding the pandemic, please take a look at our 'COVID-19 Update' page.