📒 Foundation English
Year 7-8
£55.00
📍 Course Code: KS31
📂 Syllabus: National Curriculum+
👩🏻🏫 Delivery: Live, interactive, online classes
⏰ Frequency: Weekly 1-hour sessions
⏳ Duration: 36 weeks
🗓️ Start Date: September 2025
🎓 Suitable for: Students aged 11+
'Books shouldn’t be daunting; they should be funny, exciting, and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.' Roald Dahl
This course introduces students to Key Stage Three study, providing comprehensive coverage of the English National Curriculum for Years 7 and 8. The aim is to build knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for English. In this class, we revise and extend skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students become ‘reading detectives’, using inference and deduction to solve reading mysteries and enhance comprehension. We consolidate grammatical knowledge, broaden vocabulary, and expand the structural devices available in students' ‘English Toolbox.’
🗂️ WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
In our small, supportive online classes, students will
📖 Read a variety of texts—developing comprehension, inference, and analysis skills.
📝 Write for different purposes and audiences, including narratives, reports, and persuasive texts.
🔍 Learn to interpret tone, perspective, and style in various texts.
✍️ Practice writing to build confidence for assessments.
💬 Receive weekly individual feedback and clear targets for improvement.
All resources are structured to build skills gradually and support long-term progress—not just cramming for an exam.
👤 WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Home-educated learners aged 11–12 ready to deepen their reading and writing skills
Students who benefit from consistent structure, small classes, and expert guidance
Children who enjoy stories, ideas, and discussion—or need support finding their voice
Classes are led by a qualified teacher and experienced home educator in a supportive, encouraging environment. No formal prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
English isn't just another subject—it’s the foundation of learning. Confidence in reading, writing, and speaking opens doors across the curriculum and in life. This course helps students:
Build essential literacy and critical thinking skills
Develop precision and creativity in both written and spoken English
Prepare for further academic study with a strong foundation
Life Benefits
Fosters an appreciation of literature and a love of reading
Builds emotional intelligence and imaginative engagement
Boosts communication confidence and self-expression
👩🏻🎓 HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?
✅ Weekly live, interactive lessons
✅ Small group size for individual attention
✅ Weekly differentiated independent learning assignments
✅ Personalised feedback and targets for improvement
✅ Ongoing progress tracking
✅ Structured guidance on assessments
✅ Revision aids and access to online learning platforms
✅ Full student dashboard with detailed notes and resources
What is the learning journey?
This course aligns with the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Years 7 and 8, introducing students to a broad and inclusive range of texts and genres. Each term builds on the last, ensuring secure progress in:
Analytical reading
Confident writing
Spoken communication
Grammar and vocabulary
🧐 HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
There is no formal exam. Assessment is continuous and based on National Curriculum expectations in:
Reading comprehension
Writing across genres
Spoken language and discussion
Termly reports highlight progress, strengths, and areas for development.