English Curriculum Journey
A clear, structured pathway through English Language and Literature from Year 7 to Year 11. Explore what students will learn, term by term, from storytelling and grammar to GCSE set texts and exam craft.
Year 7
Build strong foundations
Develop confidence with reading, writing and speaking. A year of discovering stories, building vocabulary and learning to express ideas clearly.
Year 8
Develop and apply
Grow as a reader and writer, exploring bigger ideas and learning to write for different audiences and purposes.
Year 9
Broaden literary thinking
Read more challenging texts, compare writers' methods and develop a personal, analytical voice.
Year 10
Deepen understanding
Study GCSE set texts in depth and master the reading and writing skills the exams ask for.
Year 11
Prepare for success
Consolidate knowledge of every set text, refine exam technique and walk in confident.
Support every stage of the journey
Access practice questions, worked examples and hints for every English topic from Year 7 to 11.
"Words are the keys that unlock every other subject."