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09/12/24

REMINDER:There is still time to apply for BMAT STEM Academy's Sixth Form.https://t.co/0mJxg7a2gv pic.twitter.com/qhvw7JWQy5

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14/11/24

🍕 'Steminos' was a hit at 🙋 Head of Centre, Dave Ramsey, joined the students for a fresh take on a well known takeaway as part of National School Meals Week. pic.twitter.com/Tu3VyRQ4l4

13/11/24

REMINDER:We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening tomorrow.This event will run between 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Year 10 speech taking place at 6:00pm and a Year 12 speech taking place at 7:00pm. https://t.co/VD3hrn8Gpk

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07/10/24

OPEN EVENINGWe look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening on Thursday 14th November 2024.This event will run between 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Year 10 speech taking place at 6:00pm and a Year 12 speech taking place at 7:00pm.https://t.co/Zo9UyRfmnq pic.twitter.com/5rUxnYZ4uO

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22/08/24

“We are so proud of our students who have worked with increasing drive and determination." - Dave Ramsey, head of centreWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/PgVLN5DSZI pic.twitter.com/H8CSRO9C8M

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16/08/24

“You can get really far by having good standards in yourself. But, having a school to support you, as well, is a real benefit.” Congratulations to Haydon Costall, who is heading to to study computer games art.https://t.co/rI9AsseBET pic.twitter.com/R6EYWhXW3N

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08/03/24

It was an honour to host of the Financial Times to talk about scientific careers for women👩‍🔬An informative and inspiring session for 50 of our students 🧠 pic.twitter.com/9d65FUqjXW

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

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27/11/23

🏀 Our basketball team are heading to the county finals!We're proud of our team, who defended their Harlow title. On to the next round, where we contend to be Essex Champions.Students have shown an interest in our A-Level sports course, an exciting development to our provision. pic.twitter.com/tDi2HZ8xWR

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10/10/23

🟢 OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSIONS🟢 We're looking forward to welcoming prospective students and families to BMAT STEM Academy on Thursday 12th October. 🟢 Applications for places in Year 10 can be made using this form: https://t.co/njwSuoFip2 pic.twitter.com/PG7ac7XgI1

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20/09/23

OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSIONSWe're looking forward to welcoming prospective students and families to BMAT STEM Academy on Thursday 12th October. Applications for places in Year 10 can be made using this form: https://t.co/wyAIO5Y1Zs pic.twitter.com/JMoJxEcFC7

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25/08/23

"I am happy with my results. I didn't think I would do as well as I have. The school has been really supportive in getting me here."Congratulations to Scarlett, who will be studying 3D design, statistics, English literature and either maths or biology.https://t.co/NsHx4oMIQl pic.twitter.com/JWSgJWwgk8

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24/08/23

"We are delighted our students have achieved excellent results in their GCSEs which have put them in a very strong position." - Dave Ramsey, Head of CentreWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/1jzV2pBH80 pic.twitter.com/DcU21JeGVa

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18/08/23

"Neila has been really happy here. The school has been really good."Mr Ramsey, the head, went out of his way to help Neila and to give her his support."Congratulations to Neila, who is going to to study interior architecture.https://t.co/oZORWWvaqh pic.twitter.com/gyiDY6tztL

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18/08/23

"My results are better than I was hoping for. It was quite nerve-racking waiting for them."Congratulations to Owen, who has secured his engineering apprenticeship with TClarke.https://t.co/oZORWWvaqh pic.twitter.com/97eymwEuTh

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18/08/23

"The teachers have been wonderfully supportive of George, both academically and personally."It is definitely a school I would recommend."Congratulations to George, who is going on to to study physics.https://t.co/YaToBmiOgm pic.twitter.com/Qr2tt7hKWF

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17/08/23

"Neila has been really happy here. The school has been really good."Mr Ramsey, the head, went out of his way to help Neila and to give her his support."Congratulations to Neila Ali, who is going to to study interior architecture.https://t.co/0To4hrUrHB pic.twitter.com/djXUWaI3kA

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17/08/23

"My results are better than I was hoping for. It was quite nerve-racking waiting for them."Congratulations to Owen Keen, who has secured his engineering apprenticeship with TClarke.https://t.co/ZYWnaQmAhU pic.twitter.com/Jt54iNzGTB

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17/08/23

"The teachers have been wonderfully supportive of George, both academically and personally."It is definitely a school I would recommend."Congratulations to George Dilworth-Wild, who is going on to to study physics. pic.twitter.com/OS7kLCndIf

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GCSE English Language - Core

Why do we teach this course?

English Language is a core subject at BMAT STEM Academy that all students have to complete. In order to continue to A level in any subject, students will need to gain at least a level 4 in English language to show they can support study across the curriculum with written responses and reading skills that allow access to higher level courses. Students who gain below a level 4 in this subject will be asked to re-take the course if they want to access college courses in year 12 and 13.

English language allows students to gain accuracy in their written responses and teaches students inference skills when reading a wide variety of texts and text types. The aim of the course is to ensure students have the communication skills that allow them to compete in the world of work when they have finished studying and gives them the communication skills to develop higher level responses in the subjects they engage with in future learning experiences.

 

Why I should study English Language

English language will teach you how to use a range of punctuation in writing and the tone used for a wide variety of text types when constructing responses. It involves understanding how texts are constructed and how writers use language to create specific effects on the readers of their work. The creative element in the course is also important as the course will teach you how to structure both creative and informative writing to a high standard, with a focus on how to create effective texts through vocabulary choice and both linguistic and structural devices. 

The course also has a spoken language element that is assessed separately to the written part of the course which involves students speaking in front of an audience of their peers on a topic of their choice. This skill is essential in developing confidence for public speaking and for situations such as job interviews and future college presentations.

 

What does the course involve?

We use the AQA Exam Board. The course contains two exam papers:

 

Language Paper 1 (marked out of 80):                Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

Language Paper 2 (Marked out of 80):                Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives

Spoken Language (Pass, merit or Distinction):  5-minute presentation on a topic of your choice

 

The exams are marked separately out of 80, the scores are then added together to give a final mark out of 160, the average pass mark has, in the last 5 years, been between 72 and 76 for a level 4.

 

Future Prospects

All jobs consider English Language a highly desirable qualification. A pass at a level 4 or above is the expected minimum for Level 3 education and for apprenticeships.

If you do not pass English Language in Year 11, you will be required to retake this by your Sixth Form or College until you achieve a Level 4 or above.

 

Next Steps

A Level / AS Level English Language or Literature, as well as access to any course you want to study at KS5.

BMAT STEM Academy offers English Literature A-Level

 

Study Links:

GCSE English Language - BBC Bitesize

Free Homework & Revision for A Level, GCSE, KS3 & KS2 (senecalearning.com)

AQA GCSE English Language Past Papers - Revision World

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