GCSE English Language and Literature (Double and Single Award) – For Year 10 cohorts from 2026 Onwards

The GCSE English Language and Literature qualification will support the Curriculum for Wales by:

• supporting the statements of what matters, giving learners the opportunity to:

• develop their understanding, empathy and their ability to respond and to mediate effectively
• interact, explore ideas, express viewpoints, knowledge and understanding and build relationships
• experience and respond to a variety of diverse literature that gives them insight into the culture, people and history of Wales as well as the wider world
• spark their imagination and creativity.

• supporting the principles of progression by giving learners the opportunity to:

• build on their linguistic skills
• grow holistically in their understanding and purposeful use of languages, literacy and communication
• apply their understanding of linguistic concepts
• adapt and manipulate language to communicate effectively to a range of different audiences
• develop receptive, interpretivand expressive language skills
• transfer existing knowledge and skills into new contexts including the social and cultural aspects of language.

• supporting the key considerations for language development and selecting literature by giving learners the opportunity to:

• experience relevant, engaging, authentic and challenging stimuli to inspire purposeful speaking and writing
• experience a wealth of literature.