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Participants on one of our English courses have access to the KS3, GCSE and they all incorporate Virtual Lessons, examples of structured English Language and English Literature lessons.
Also included is our GCSE Advanced English Literature module, a four week (100 hour) set of focussed recordings and assessments. All English participants will have access to this module, some as a core module, others as an optional module.
You will enjoy access to all of this for two further years following completion of your course.
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Eligibility and enrolling on a course
SKE courses in English are not funded by the DfE in 2024/25 for those starting teacher training in September 2025.
If you wish to self-fund please submit your application for the relevant course below.
English- 8 week (200 hours)
​ACCELERATED GCSE SKE
Our Accelerated GCSE course is ideal for candidates needing to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to GCSE level.
The 8-week or 200-hour course is structured to take trainees through the DfE specifications up to GCSE. Trainees have access to many optional modules that they are free to use to supplement their learning.
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Critical reading and comprehension
Summarising and synthesising
Writing clear and coherent text
Writing for impact
Grammar and Vocabulary
Spoken language
Critical reading and comprehension
Evaluating and comparing texts
Writing clearly and coherently about Literature
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OPTIONAL MODULES
KS3 English
GCSE Advanced English Literature
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English- 12 week (300 hours)
ENHANCED GCSE SKE
The Enhanced GCSE course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to GCSE.
This 12-week or 300-hour course allows trainees to use our GCSE Virtual Lessons resources that are incorporated into the KS3 module. These lessons support trainees’ studies on the GCSE module.
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CORE KS3 MODULE TOPICS
KS2 MFL
Starting KS3 English
Moving from KS3 to KS4 English
A selection of Virtual Lessons in English
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Critical reading and comprehension
Summarising and synthesising
Writing clear and coherent text
Writing for impact
Grammar and Vocabulary
Spoken language
Critical reading and comprehension
Evaluating and comparing texts
Writing clearly and coherently about Literature
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OPTIONAL MODULES
GCSE Advanced English Literature
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English- 16 week (400 hours)
ENHANCED GCSE WITH ADVANCED ENGLISH LITERATURE SKE
Our English Enhanced GCSE with Advanced English Literature Subject Knowledge Enhancement is aimed at Trainees who need some extra study time and focus on the classics taught at GCSE English Literature.
This 16-week or 400-hour course also allows trainees to use our GCSE Virtual Lessons resources that are incorporated into the KS3 module. These lessons support trainees’ studies on the GCSE module.
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CORE KS3 MODULE TOPICS
KS2 MFL
Starting KS3 English
Moving from KS3 to KS4 English
A selection of Virtual Lessons in English
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Critical reading and comprehension
Summarising and synthesising
Writing clear and coherent text
Writing for impact
Grammar and Vocabulary
Spoken language
Critical reading and comprehension
Evaluating and comparing texts
Writing clearly and coherently about Literature
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ADVANCED ENGLISH LITERATURE
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
An Inspector Calls
Blood Brothers
Animal Farm
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
A Christmas Carol
Poetry (”Ozymandias” and “London”)​​​​
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