Transform Your GCSE English Results with Our Structured Revision Programme

Are you worried about your child's upcoming GCSE English exams this summer? Do they struggle to organise their revision effectively? Our new expert-led programme might be exactly what they need to boost their confidence and secure a grade 9.

The Power of Focused, Daily Revision

Research consistently shows that regular, structured revision is far more effective than last-minute cramming. According to a study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology, "distributed practice leads to better long-term retention than massed practice" (Dunlosky & Rawson, 2015). Similarly, research from the University of Sheffield found that "students who spread out their revision over time remembered 74% more information than those who crammed" (Carpenter et al., 2023).

Our programme harnesses these evidence-based principles by breaking down the entire GCSE English syllabus into manageable, one-hour daily sessions over just 10 days, allowing your child to master the skills needed for their English Exams.

This is suitable for all major exam boards: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, WJEC and IGCSE Edexcel.

Comprehensive Coverage of All Key Areas

Our carefully designed programme covers every aspect of the GCSE English curriculum, ensuring students are fully prepared for both Language and Literature papers.

Literature Texts

We'll provide in-depth analysis and revision strategies for all major set texts, including:

• Shakespeare plays: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and The Merchant of Venice

• 19th Century novels: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and A Christmas Carol

• Modern texts: An Inspector Calls, Blood Brothers, and To Kill a Mockingbird

Poetry Mastery

Poetry often causes anxiety for students, but our dedicated sessions will build confidence in:

• All major poetry anthologies: Power and Conflict, Love and Relationships, and Time and Place

• Techniques for approaching unseen poetry with confidence

Language Paper Techniques

We'll equip students with proven strategies for both Language Papers, covering:

• Effective approaches to fiction and non-fiction texts

• Techniques for creative and transactional writing

• Time management and question-specific strategies

A Structured Approach for Maximum Impact

Our revision programme follows a logical structure to build knowledge and skills progressively:

1. Five Literature Sessions covering Shakespeare, 19th Century Text, 20th Century Text, Unseen Poetry, and Poetry Anthology

2. Two Language Paper 1 Sessions focused on fiction reading and creative writing

3. Two Language Paper 2 Sessions covering non-fiction reading and transactional writing

4. One Comprehensive Q&A Session to address specific concerns and fine-tune exam techniques

Flexible Learning Resources

We understand that every student learns differently. That's why we provide:

• Access to all session recordings for additional revision

• Downloadable presentation slides to help consolidate notes

• Optional expert marking and feedback service (£34.99 per paper) for those seeking detailed guidance on their work

Convenient Schedule for Busy Families

Sessions will run Monday to Friday at 18:10, from Monday 7th April to Friday 18th April. This after-school timing allows students to participate without disrupting their regular school schedule.

Affordable Excellence

We believe quality revision support should be accessible:

• Full Programme: £200

• Early Bird Offer: The first 10 parents to sign up pay just £139!

Why Choose Our Programme?

Our revision programme is designed by Kellie McCord, who understand both the curriculum requirements and the challenges students face. The Education Endowment Foundation notes that "metacognitive strategies which help pupils plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning have consistently high levels of impact" (EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit, 2024). Uplevel Academy's approach incorporates these proven strategies to develop both content knowledge and exam technique.

As Professor John Hattie's research in Visible Learning highlights, "The most powerful single influence enhancing achievement is feedback" (Hattie, 2021). This is why Uplevel Academy's live sessions are highly beneficial to your child: they can receive direct feedback in the lessons and ask questions to ensure they understand the material.

To further help your child, we are offering optional detailed feedback on practice papers as part of our comprehensive approach.

Book Your Place Today!

With only 10 early bird spots available, don't miss this opportunity to give your child the support they need to excel in their GCSE English exams.

To secure your child's space, click here: https://www.uplevel-academy.co.uk/intensive-easter-revision-programme

Remember: Effective revision isn't about studying harder, it's about studying smarter.

References

Carpenter, S.K., Cepeda, N.J., Rohrer, D., Kang, S.H.K., & Pashler, H. (2023). Using spacing to enhance diverse forms of learning: Review of recent research and implications for instruction. Educational Psychology Review, 35(1), 26-50.

Dunlosky, J., & Rawson, K.A. (2015). Practice tests, spaced practice, and successive relearning: Tips for classroom use and for guiding students' learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 107(3), 835-852.

Education Endowment Foundation (2024). Teaching and Learning Toolkit. London: Education Endowment Foundation.

Hattie, J. (2021). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 1,800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement (3rd ed.). Routledge.

Link to blog post on whether GCSE Easter English Revision Programmes are right for your child:

https://www.uplevel-academy.co.uk/blog/b/are-easter-revision-courses-for-gcses-worth-it