We offer support in teaching English Literature and Language/Literature, at A level, and for the IB, A1 (English) Standard and Higher.

We are able to use current material based on exam responses in order to demonstrate clearly and directly what examiners are looking for.

Many teachers and Heads of Department would welcome flexible and affordable support and training which is directed to their particular needs and situations, and which is designed to offer practical, customised solutions and support.

Features:

• Initial preliminary detailed discussion so we know exactly what you need.
• Focused sessions to meet the needs of your staff and students at your own centre.
• Follow-up sessions and e-mail health checks.
• Material which is wide-ranging and up-to-the-minute.
• Material which makes practical and helpful use of students' exam responses.
• We work from the point of view of what maximises exam performance.
• We bring experience as examiners, what other schools are doing, what works.

Mike Fynes-Clinton and Margaret Walker are both experienced teachers, senior examiners, teacher trainers and writers. Mike is based in the south of England and Margaret in the north. Both have worked with schools in the UK and internationally.

Mike was Head of English in a very successful secondary school and until recently was Assistant Head responsible for staff development. He is a Professional Mentor in another secondary school supporting GTP trainees as part of local training federation, which includes assessment and support in six schools, PGCE students and NQTs. He continues to teach A level English Literature and the IB. He is a Principal Examiner and Moderator and is an experienced teacher trainer. He has published an edition of The Taming of the Shrew, several articles on teaching literature at this level and a series of workbooks on developing A Level skills.

Margaret was Head of English in a large tertiary college teaching A level and degree students. She is currently Chief Examiner in English Literature and Principal Examiner and Moderator. She has trained many teachers in the UK and overseas. She writes the Law Admissions test, LNAT and has also written much training material in English literature for A Level Literature teachers, as well as the Letts Guide to AS English Literature. She has examined two IB units for several years.