This practical, teacher-focused course is designed to help you confidently prepare your students for the new GCSE Writing exams. Whether you teach AQA or Edexcel, this session provides clear guidance on what examiners are looking for and how to help students access the highest mark bands under the new specifications.

What the course covers:

• Key GCSE Writing assessment criteria explained clearly for both AQA and Edexcel

• What top-band writing looks like in the new exams

• How students can develop range, complexity and accuracy in their written responses

• Practical, classroom-ready writing activities you can use immediately

• Common errors and misconceptions – and how to address them effectively

• Strategies to help students plan, structure and extend their writing with confidence

You will leave with realistic, classroom-tested ideas that support effective GCSE Writing preparation and help maximise student outcomes.

Delivered by:
Erica Sánchez & Angela McIntosh – experienced Spanish and French teachers with over 10 years’ experience preparing students for GCSE exams. Their approach is practical, supportive, and firmly rooted in real classroom practice.

Details:

• Date: Saturday 21st March

• Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm (UK time)

• Fee: £30

Can’t attend live?
A recording will be provided so you can watch at a time that suits you.

Who is this course for?
Open to all Spanish and French teachers and tutors who want to improve GCSE Writing outcomes, build student confidence, and maximise marks under the new GCSE specifications.

A focused, practical session to help you prepare students effectively and teach GCSE Writing with clarity and confidence.