GCSE English Literature

A flexible, modular approach — launching September

Over the years, I’ve developed a substantial bank of literature teaching materials across a range of GCSE texts, shaped through live teaching, real student responses, and a focus on clarity, confidence, and thoughtful writing.

From September, this will form the basis of a new, more flexible approach to studying English Literature — designed to support students without the pressure of a full weekly class.

How it works

Students will be able to access a growing Literature Skills & Text Library, allowing them to learn content at their own pace, and use live time for thinking and support :

• build strong essay-writing skills

• develop confidence with key texts

• work through clear teaching videos and guided tasks

• revisit explanations at their own pace

Texts are likely to include:

• Macbeth/Romeo and Juliet

• An Inspector Calls

• Animal Farm

• The Sign of Four

Focused support where it matters most

The course will place particular emphasis on the areas students often find most challenging:

• Power & Conflict poetry

• Unseen poetry

• building analytical paragraphs

• planning and structuring essays

Live support (without overload)

Alongside the self-study materials and videos, students will have access to:

• monthly live workshops (essay planning, revision strategies, Q&A)

• optional essay marking for those who would like feedback

This allows students to receive support where needed, without the demands of a full weekly course.

A different kind of literature support

This approach is designed to be:

• flexible and manageable

• clear and structured

• supportive without being overwhelming

• grounded in real teaching experience

Further information

Full details, dates, and booking options will be released over the coming months.

If you would like to be notified when booking opens, please join the 'keep updated' mailing list or check back here soon.