I have created a 'mock' component 2 paper using a 19th century advert for Cadbury's cocoa and a recent 21st century article commenting on Nesquik's advertising of it's chocolate milk. I have made this exam practice paper to help students get used to the style of exam, but used an easier text than usual to boost confidence. This is set out in the exact way Eduqas (formerly WJEC) has laid out it's specimen papers and is an incredibly useful tool when teaching students the correct way to answer each question. I have used these in conjunction with my Blood Brothers scheme of work, working with year 9 students in preparation for their GCSE course.

A selection of worksheets to help students transition into secondary school. The students need to fill out each sheet explaining their favourite book, song, film, celebrity and their hero.

To tackle the lack of enthusiasm about homework in my school I created a Nando's menu of homework tasks. This one targets key stage 3 and assists teaching of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne. There are 25 homeworks already planned, differentiated by 'spice'. Since using these menus, where the students pick for themselves, the amount and quality of homework has improved

A handy pack of Eduqas style component 1 papers to help students with exam practice, exam writing style and understanding 20th Century fiction. Texts include Great Gatsby, Lord of the Flies, Animal Farm, One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest and more. There are 6 exam style papers in the set, with 6 different 20th century text extracts and 24 different Prose creative writing task titles. Component 1 consists of: Section A (20%) – Reading Understanding of one prose extract (about 60-100 lines) of literature from the 20th century assessed through a range of structured questions Section B (20%) – Prose Writing One creative writing task selected from a choice of four titles.

To assist students with exam practice, exam writing style and 20th Century fiction I have created an exam style paper for Eduqas English Language Component 1 using One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest by Ken Kasey. Component 1 consists of: Section A (20%) – Reading Understanding of one prose extract (about 60-100 lines) of literature from the 20th century assessed through a range of structured questions Section B (20%) – Prose Writing One creative writing task selected from a choice of four titles.

A selection of more than 60 recommend children's books for students to read made on an easily printable and easily adaptable powerpoint with a home made bunting effect. All you need to do is punch out the holes and print the pages. Great for World Book Day and general promotion of reading. Authors include Melvin Burgess, Jacqueline Wilson, J.K Rowling and many more!

I have created a replica of the Eduqas Component 2 paper, where students need to analyse 19th and 21st century non fiction texts. This particular paper looks at hospital conditions in the Victorian era, and now. This will enable our students to understand the way in which the exam is set out to prepare for their GCSE English Exam.

I have created a replica of the Eduqas Component 2 paper, where students need to analyse 19th and 21st century non fiction texts. This particular paper looks at child labour. This will enable our students to understand the way in which the exam is set out to prepare for their GCSE English Exam

A fun, colourful display reminding students of often common mistakes within English. Colourful and easy to understand, it is a fun way of reminding students to check their mistakes themselves. All images and font have been checked and only 'free to use or share commercially' images have been used.

I have created a replica of the Eduqas Component 2 paper, where students need to analyse 19th and 21st century non fiction texts. This particular paper looks at prison life in the Victorian era, and now. This will enable our students to understand the way in which the exam is set out to prepare for their GCSE English Exam.

I have created a replica of the Eduqas Component 2 paper, where students need to analyse 19th and 21st century non fiction texts. This particular paper is about workhouse conditions, comparing it to a modern article about living conditions for Sports Direct staff. This will enable our students to understand the way in which the exam is set out to prepare for their GCSE English Exam.

A fun bunting set displaying an A-Z selection of synonyms for the word said

A colourful display demonstrated premiership vocabulary that can be used in place of boring words.

A display informing students of a variety of jobs that look for English qualifications to encourage more students to study English. these include; TV, Radio, PR, Banking, Law, Copywriting, Lexicographer, Librarian, Research and many more.

A bank of 10 complete lesson resources, powerpoints and worksheets to link with any novel that covers the theme of crime and punishment. A wide range of issues are up for discussion including: Greed, Tolerance, Equality, Freedom of Speech and Riots, Greed, Media, Youth Crime... I have also included an end of term lesson where students can utilize the speaking and listening skills they have practiced and discuss which character should be allowed to survive a boat crash. Every lesson has Learning Objectives, Success Criteria, resources and a planned powerpoint so you will not need to do any editing. All lessons have at least one stimulus prepared; either a poem, article, video clip or song.

A bank of 5 complete lesson resources, powerpoints and worksheets to link with any novel that covers the theme of animal rights and pet ownership . A wide range of issues are up for discussion including: homelessness, animal testing, hunting, pet ownership, vegetarianism...

A selection of 7 different designs for your own postcards to send home when students have achieved. Blank on one side to allow to write your own personal message. Very popular in school, print out well and kids love them. Different designs aimed for different years.

A fun and pretty display to hang around your classroom. Homemade bunting reminding students of their upper and lower case letters, using Harry Potter style font and 'royalty free' images

A display showing various people in the public eye caught reading, before having 12+ celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman, James Franco, Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel McAdams talk about their favourite books. A nice display to encourage students to read, and more importantly- not be ashamed or embarrassed about reading.

A useful starter kit for anyone who is due to teach P4C but has not had much experience teaching it. P4C is a great way of getting students discussing key issues and is useful in many subjects across the curriculum. This starter kit gives you: -useful posters -blank powerpoint slide format -5 example P4C lesson plans / powerpoints in full -resources needed for each lesson - 'helpful hints' worksheet or poster for students to improve their conversational speech