Not sure how to support your child with Year 9 English? This guide explains what to expect this year, how English builds toward GCSEs, and what skills your child will be developing in reading, writing, speaking and analysis. You’ll also find practical tips for parents and easy ways to build confidence at home -whether your child loves English or finds it a challenge.

If your teen is in Year 10 or Year 11, you might already be feeling that quiet hum of exam stress starting to creep in. In particular, GCSE English Literature can seem daunting as there are so many quotes, characters and themes to remember. It’s a lot, even for the most organised teen (and for parents who are trying to help from the sidelines). Luckily, there’s one simple, incredibly effective strategy your teen can try right now: starting a personal quote bank.

There are fifteen poems in the AQA Power and Conflict cluster so, course, the idea of revising all of them is going to feel overwhelming. However, once you understand what each poem is trying to say (and how they're all connected by similar themes ) it becomes much easier to remember them. This guide will help you get there.