Year 8 English is all about stretching skills and building confidence - without the pressure of exams. This post explores what students learn in Year 8 and offers simple, realistic ways parents can help their child with Year 8 English by practising simple reading, writing, grammar and speaking and listening skills at home.

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.

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of tackling AQA GCSE English Language: Paper 2, Section A, you're not alone.

Figurative language is a powerful tool that goes beyond the literal meaning of words and adds richness and depth to language.

Improved academic results and self-confidence are just some of the benefits of private English tuition. Here's how it can help your child.

Find out how dyslexia can be identified, what is the impact on a child's learning and what parents can do to support a child with dyslexia.

This "Parent's Guide" will explain what you need to know about the GCSE English exams and how you can support your child's preparations.