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At GLA Tutors, we provide a solid foundation in English through a comprehensive and inclusive approach. Our carefully chosen literature exposes children to diverse cultures, time periods and perspectives while strengthening language skills. We enrich lessons with engaging foundation subjects, making learning dynamic, enjoyable, and holistic. Our aim is not only to build proficiency but also to inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning.
"Additional lessons with Global Learners has helped me to improve my grammar in English and write in the correct tense. I now feel a lot more confident at school."
✔ Key Stage 1 to GCSE
✔ English for Adults
✔ SATs, 11+, GCSE and ESOL
✔ Proficiency in English
✔ Gap Analysis & Reporting
✔ English through Foundation Subjects
✔ English through Diverse Literature
✔ Classes of 6, 1 to1 or Shared Sessions
We aim to instil a lasting love for language, literature, and communication. Our curriculum builds strong foundations in grammar, vocabulary, and writing while inspiring a passion for reading and critical thinking across diverse texts and cultures. We nurture creativity, confidence, and effective communication, preparing students to excel academically and thrive in a global world as empathetic, articulate, and culturally aware learners.
Effective communication is built on strong foundations. Clear grammar and a broad vocabulary provide the tools to express ideas accurately, while confident pronunciation ensures messages are understood. Active listening fosters understanding and meaningful responses, and fluent speaking develops clarity and confidence. Strong reading skills allow learners to interpret and analyse texts, while effective writing relies on logical structure and precise language. Alongside these, non-verbal cues—such as body language, facial expressions, and gestures—play a vital role in strengthening communication.
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Geography
My Local Area, The United Kingdom
History
Now & Then - Seaside, Toys, Transport
Religion
Rules and Values, Fasting & Reflection, Good & Evil, Present & Mindful, Helping Others, Overcoming Challenges
Geography
Life in Kenya, Planet Earth
History
The Great Fire of London, Kings & Queens, They Made a Difference: Inspirational People
Religion
Change & Rebirth, Belonging, Same but Different, What Makes Things Special, Reflection & Resilience
Geography
Climate Zones and Biomes, Europe
History
Settlements in the UK, Ancient Greeks, Stone, Bronze and Iron Age
Religion
Special Books, Special Buildings, Giving Thanks, Perseverance in Adversity, Showing what we Believe, Remembering
Geography
The Amazon, The USA
History
The Mayans, The Romans
Religion
Purity of Water, Special Stories, Living a Good Life, Special Clothes, Overcoming Obstacles, Humanism and the Spirit
Geography
Asia: Volcanoes & Earthquakes
History
Anglo Saxons & Scots, Vikings, Baghdad & the Islamic Empire, The Industrial Revolution
Religion
Family, Humanism: Origins, Charity, Achieving our Goals, Belonging, Enlightened Teachers
Geography
Global Challenges, Mapping the World
History
Egyptians, Conflict & Resolution, Making Our Mark
Religion
Caring for the Environment, Humanism: Finding Inspiration, The Power of Prayer; Renewal, Remembrance & Celebration
Y1 Katie in London
by James Mayhew
Y1 Julian is a Mermaid
by Jessica Love
Y2 George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Y2 Malala's Magic Pencil
by Malala Yousafzai
Y3 Cloud Busting
by Malorie Blackman
Y3 The BFG
by Roald Dahl
Y4 Charlotte's Web
by E.B. White
Y4 Secret Friends
by Elizabeth Laird
Y5 Beowulf
by Michael Morpurgo
Y5 The Girl who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook
Y6 The Other Side of the Truth by Beverley Naidoo
Y6 Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
Our GCSE English Language tuition equips students with the skills to communicate effectively, analyse texts, and think critically. Covering literature, non-fiction, and media, we build strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while emphasising grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. Adaptable to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards, our engaging programme fosters confidence, clarity, and a lifelong appreciation of language in both academic and real-world contexts.
Our GCSE English Literature tuition, adaptable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards, is designed to spark a passion for reading and a deep appreciation of storytelling. Students explore a diverse range of texts—classic and modern, poetry and drama—developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and awareness of social and historical contexts. We aim to build confident, independent readers who can interpret complex ideas, express personal responses, and write with clarity and insight.
Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all GCSE English Language specifications and all exam boards. The exams and Spoken Language endorsement will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives:
AO1: identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas; select and synthesise evidence from different texts
AO2: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views
AO3: Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts
AO4: Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references
AO5: Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts
AO6: Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation (this requirement must constitute 20% of the marks for each specification as a whole)
AO7: Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting
AO8: Listen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including to questions and feedback on presentations
AO9: Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations
Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all GCSE English Literature specifications and all exam boards. The exams will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives:
AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response; use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations
AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate
AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written
AO4: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation
Students will study one play from the list of six set texts. Students should study the whole text.
Macbeth | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas
Romeo and Juliet | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas
The Tempest | AQA | Edexcel
Merchant of Venice | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas
Much Ado About Nothing | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas |
Julius Caesar | AQA
Twelfth Night | Edexcel | Eduqas
Othello | Eduqas |
Henry V
CCEA board specifies “a Shakespeare play” on the theme of conflict or love.
Students will study one novel from the list of seven set texts. Students should study the whole text.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | AQA | Edexcel | Eduqas | WJEC
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens | AQA | Edexcel | OCR
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley | AQA | Edexcel
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas | WJEC
The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle | AQA
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas
Silas Marner by George Eliot | Edexcel | Eduqas | WJEC
War of the Worlds by HG Wells | OCR | Eduqas
Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole text.
The Empress by Tanika Gupta | Edexcel
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah (adapted by LemnSissay) | Edexcel
An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas | CCEA | WJEC
Blood Brothers by Willy Russell | AQA | Edexcel | WJEC | Eduqas | CCEA
The History Boys by Alan Bennett | AQA | WJEC | Eduqas
DNA by Dennis Kelly | AQA | OCR
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon / Simon Stephens | AQA | Eduqas | CCEA
A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney | AQA | WJEC
Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse | Edexcel | WJEC
Journey’s End by RC Sherriff | Edexcel | CCEA
My Mother Said I Never Should by Charlotte Keatley
A View From the Bridge by Arthur Miller | WJEC
Be My Baby by Amanda Whittington | WJEC
Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel | CCEA
All My Sons by Arthur Miller CCEA
Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Brian Friel | CCEA
Our Town by Thornton Wilder | CCEA
Leave Taking by Winsome Pinnock | AQA | OCR (from September 2022) Eduqas
Princess & the Hustler by Chinonyerem Odimba | AQA (from September 2023)
Three Dublin Plays by Sean O’Casey | CCEA
Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin | Edexcel
Boys Don’t Cry by Malorie Blackman | Edexcel | Eduqas
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe | CCEA
Lord of the Flies by William Golding | AQA | CCEA | Edexcel | Eduqas | WJEC
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene | CCEA
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee | CCEA | WJEC
Animal Farm by George Orwell | AQA | CCEA | Edexcel OCR
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck | CCEA | WJEC
Anita & Me by Meera Syal | AQA | Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas | WJEC
Woman in Black by Susan Hill | Edexcel | Eduqas
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | AQA | OCR | WJEC
Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle | WJEC | CCEA
Heroes by Robert Cormier | WJEC
About a Boy by Nick Hornby | WJEC | CCEA
Resistance by Owen Sheers | WJEC
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou | WJEC
Ash on a Young Man’s Sleeve by Danni Abse | WJEC
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson | Eduqas
How Many Miles to Babylon? by Jennifer Johnston | CCEA
Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman | AQA
Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton | WJEC
My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal | AQA
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We help children unlock their imagination and develop strong storytelling skills. Our tutors provide personalised guidance, engaging activities, and constructive feedback to build confidence and refine writing techniques. From generating ideas to structuring work and polishing grammar, we give students the tools to excel in creative writing.
A great piece of creative writing is characterised by several key elements that captivate the reader and demonstrate the writer's skill and imagination.
Firstly, a strong and compelling narrative is essential. This involves creating a well-structured plot with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and developing interesting and relatable characters. The writer should also incorporate vivid descriptions that engage the reader's senses and bring the story to life.
Additionally, creativity and originality are crucial in creative writing. Examiners are looking for unique ideas and perspectives that showcase the writer's ability to think outside the box. This could involve creating imaginative settings, inventing new worlds or characters, or approaching a common theme or topic in a fresh and innovative way.
Another important aspect of great creative writing is the effective use of language and literary devices. Skillful writers employ a variety of techniques such as similes, metaphors, personification, and symbolism to enhance their writing and create a deeper impact on the reader. They also demonstrate a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary to ensure clarity and coherence in their writing.
When children sit the eleven plus exam, examiners are specifically looking for certain writing skills. These include the ability to generate and develop ideas fluently and coherently, to use a wide range of vocabulary appropriately, and to structure their writing effectively. Examiners also assess the writer's ability to engage the reader through descriptive and imaginative language, as well as their understanding of narrative structure and the ability to create tension and suspense.
Furthermore, examiners look for evidence of originality, creativity, and the writer's unique voice in their writing. They want to see that the child can think critically and analytically, and that they can express their ideas and emotions with clarity and depth.
Finally, attention to detail and a strong grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuation are important to ensure the overall quality of the piece.
In summary, a great piece of creative writing is characterised by a compelling narrative, originality, effective use of language and literary devices, and strong technical skills.
When sitting the eleven plus exam, children should focus on generating ideas, using a wide vocabulary, structuring their writing effectively, and showcasing their creativity and unique voice.
English for New Arrivals (Children)
We support children new to the UK with expert tuition and resources to build language skills, boost confidence, and break down barriers to learning.
English for Adults
Our bespoke courses are tailored to individual goals - whether improving business communication, preparing for academic study, or developing everyday fluency. Experienced tutors design personalised programmes to meet each learner’s needs.
We use Letters and Sounds as a systematic approach for teaching children to read using phonics. It is used in many schools in England and it is split into six phases, from starting to learn about sounds in phase one to becoming fluent readers in phase six.
Letters and Sounds has many positive attributes and technicalities - especially for EAL learners - that are missing in the Read Write Inc programme, which many schools are now adopting.
This reading list covers our recommended diverse texts to support the curriculum, reading lists for GCSE Exams and the 11 Plus exams.
Additionally, this collection enriches our efforts in supporting children with low self-esteem or additional mental health needs.
Chosen for their diversity and relevance, these books nurture empathy, confidence, and emotional well-being alongside academic growth.
We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, uplift, and help every child thrive.
We provide online sessions that give students personalised support with homework, from clarifying concepts to step-by-step guidance. Tutors not only help complete assignments but also build confidence, foster independent learning, and deepen subject understanding.
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