Which GCSE character would order a pumpkin spiced latte? Who’s definitely a black coffee person? List a few: - Scrooge: Cold brew. No milk. No joy. - Sheila Birling: Oat milk flat white with a shot of self-awareness. - Macbeth: Double espresso... for the murder plans. - What would your GCSE character be drinking? Let's get creative. I would love to hear your ideas below.

Let’s have some fun AND boost your English brain while we’re at it 🧠✨ Here’s your challenge... 🕵️‍♂️ Literary Scavenger Hunt: Can You Solve It? Below are 4 cryptic clues. Each one links to a famous character, quote or theme from your GCSE English texts. Comment your answers under this post - get all 4 right and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a FREE 1-1 lesson with me! 🔍 Your Clues: 1️⃣ I'm haunted by three ghosts, but it’s the past that hurts the most. Who am I? 2️⃣ I washed my hands but not my guilt. Which character am I? 3️⃣ “We are members of one body.” Who said this and in which play? 4️⃣ This poem shows how pride and power crumble with time. Which poem is it? 🎁 Prize: A FREE 1-1 English Lesson (you choose the topic: Language, Lit, writing, poetry, anything you want!) 🗓️ Winner announced Friday at 6PM! 🎯 To enter: ✅ Comment your answers below ✅ Like this post ✅ Tag a friend to give them a chance too! Let the games begin! Good luck 📚 #SkoolChallenge #WinWithUs #FreeLesson #EnglishQuiz #GCSEFun

I am aiming for a grade 7 in both language and literature, what marks would that roughly correspond to in my papers?

Ready to boost your child’s English grade? We’ve got a jam-packed week of targeted live sessions which are perfect for GCSE students looking to improve analysis, timing and confidence! Here’s what’s coming up 👇 ✍️ Monday – AQA Language Focus (suitable to develop skills for Edexcel and Eduqas) 🕡 6:30–7:00PM – Paper 1, Question 5: Planning and writing a narrative 🕖 7:00–7:30PM – Paper 2, Question 2: Inference and comparison ➡️ A must attend for students looking to master English Language. https://meet.google.com/ueo-utkt-ivd 📝 Tuesday – Exam Paper Practice Hour (limited spots available) 🕕 6:00-7:00PM – Guided Exam Paper Practice with Tutor Support ✅ Students MUST book 24 hours in advance 📩 Email your focus (e.g. paper, question, text) to the tutor (details in the calendar!) 🧠 Real time feedback, timed practice and progress tracking! 🎭 Wednesday – Literature Double Feature (AQA AND EDEXCEL) 🕡 6:30–7:00PM – Romeo & Juliet question on the theme of death. Teacher modelling how to plan and structure written response 🕖 7:00–7:30PM – Macbeth question on Lady Macbeth as a vulnerable character. Teacher modelling how to plan and structure written response ➡️ Ideal for building essay skills ahead of mock exams or GCSEs https://meet.google.com/mtz-jera-kge 💌 Friday – Poetry Power Hour 🕔 5:00–6:0PM – AQA Power and Conflict poem -My Last Duchess and the theme of oppression and control 🧠 Perfect for AQA students working on their poetry anthology skills or other exam boards working on unseen poetry. https://meet.google.com/mtz-jera-kge

It’s officially 3 months until the GCSE exams begin. That might feel like ages, but in reality, time will fly, especially with mocks, coursework and everything else going on. The students who succeed? They’re not just working hard… they’re working smart 💡 🧠 Here’s what your revision should include starting NOW: ✅ Create your revision resources: - Flashcards for key quotes, context & techniques - Mind maps of characters/themes - Dual coding (mixing visuals + text) - ✅ Attempt exam questions - Time yourself - Check against mark schemes - Action the feedback you get from your teacher or tutor - ✅ Practise your timings - Know how long to spend on each question - Build writing stamina - 🧘‍♂️ And don’t forget these revision habits that matter just as much: 😴 Get adequate sleep: tired brains don’t retain info 🥗 Eat well: junk food = sluggish thinking 📱 Reduce distractions: TikTok can wait 45 mins 📅 Build a weekly revision routine you can stick to 💧 Drink water: your brain will thank you