GCSE English Language and Literature (Double and Single Award) - Teaching from 2025

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, interpretive and 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.