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Key Stage 3 · Year 7 English
KS3 English Year 7 Home Study Course
Build confidence in reading, writing and English language skills
Our Key Stage 3 English Year 7 course gives students a broad and engaging introduction to the study of English at secondary-school level.
Students explore fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, myths and autobiography while developing their own creative and analytical writing. Regular work on grammar, punctuation and spelling helps strengthen the essential skills that underpin everything else they do in English.
Designed specifically for home study, the course provides a clear structure that students can work through at their own pace, with activities, self-assessment and opportunities for tutor feedback along the way.
Immediate access to the online course
30 lessons across six English modules
Optional tutor marking, email support and printed materials
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£14.99 / month
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- Academic induction session and booking fee
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Course overview
Year 7 English course at a glance
Build confidence in reading, writing and language through a structured home-study course covering fiction, poetry, drama, myths and autobiography, alongside regular grammar, punctuation and spelling practice.
Course level
Key Stage 3 · Year 7
A structured English course designed for the first year of Key Stage 3 study.
Course structure
6 modules · 30 lessons
Study myths and folklore, novels, drama, poetry and autobiographical writing.
Language skills
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Regular starter activities strengthen the technical skills needed for accurate and confident written English.
Literature
Fiction, poetry and drama
Explore a broad range of texts while developing reading, interpretation and written response skills.
Assignments
10 tutor-marked assignments
Tutor-marked assignments are spread throughout the course to help students demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment
No final examination
Progress is monitored through activities, self-assessment and tutor-marked assignments.
Parent support
Guidance for every module
Separate Parents’ Guides provide lesson guidance, suggested answers and help with areas students may find difficult.
Progression
Continue into Years 8 and 9
Build the reading, writing and language skills needed for increasingly advanced English study.
A strong foundation for later English study
Year 7 develops confident reading, accurate writing and independent study skills before students progress through Years 8 and 9.
How it works
How your Year 7 English course works
Work through a clear sequence of lessons, reading, activities and assessments designed to build your English skills steadily and help you become a more confident reader and writer.
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Enrol and start online
Enrol at any time and receive immediate access to your online course. Your included academic induction session helps you understand the course and plan your studies.
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Work through structured lessons
Each lesson sets out clear aims and combines reading, writing, language work and activities. Regular starter exercises also develop grammar, punctuation and spelling.
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Check your understanding
Activities and self-assessment exercises help you review what you have learned. Tutor-marked assignments provide regular opportunities to demonstrate your progress.
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Build confidence and progress
Develop stronger reading, writing and analytical skills as you move through the six modules, building a solid foundation for Year 8 and later secondary English study.
Flexible additional support
Add personal support when you need it
The course can be studied independently using the lesson materials, activities and suggested answers. Tutor marking, email support, one-to-one tutorials and printed materials can be purchased separately when useful.
What you’ll study
Explore the Year 7 English course content
The course is organised into six modules and 30 structured lessons, taking students through myths and folklore, novels, drama, poetry and autobiography while steadily developing reading, writing and language skills.
Module 1 Myths and Folklore Explore myths and traditional stories from different cultures, including Greek, Native American and African traditions. 5 lessons
- Introducing myths and folktales
- Theseus and the Minotaur (Greek myth)
- Sapana, the Girl who Climbed to the Sky (Native American myth)
- The Drum (African folktale)
- Stories with a moral
Module 2 Wolf Brother Study Michelle Paver’s novel in stages, developing understanding of character, setting, narrative and the novel as a whole. 5 lessons
- Introducing Wolf Brother
- Wolf Brother, Chapters 2–6
- Wolf Brother: Chapters 7–18
- Wolf Brother: Chapters 19–32
- The novel as a whole
Module 3 Drama Discover how plays create tension and comedy before putting those ideas into practice through your own dramatic writing. 5 lessons
- What makes drama tick
- Dramatic tension
- Playing the fool
- Modern comedy
- Writing a play
Module 4 Poetry Read a broad range of poems and explore imagery, people, childhood and poetry that tells a story. 5 lessons
- Animal poems
- People poems
- Childhood
- Imagery
- Poems that tell a story
Module 5 The Other Side of Truth Work through Beverley Naidoo’s novel in stages before considering its characters, ideas and structure as a whole. 5 lessons
- Introduction to The Other Side of Truth
- The Other Side of Truth: Chapters 2–6
- The Other Side of Truth: Chapters 7–18
- The Other Side of Truth: Chapters 19–28
- The Other Side of Truth: Chapters 29–42
Module 6 Autobiography Explore autobiographical writing through a selection of authors and consider how writers turn real experiences into stories. 5 lessons
- My Family and Other Animals 1
- Life Among the Indians
- ‘A Lion Hunt’
- My Family and Other Animals 2
- Cider with Rosie
A varied introduction to secondary English
The six modules combine literature, creative writing and language work, helping students develop their reading, writing and analytical skills progressively throughout Year 7.
Assessment and progress
How progress is assessed in Year 7 English
There is no final examination at Key Stage 3. Instead, students check their understanding throughout the course through activities, self-assessment and Tutor-marked Assignments designed to show how their reading, writing and English skills are developing.
Tutor-marked assignments
10 TMAs
10
Assignments
6
Course modules
Ongoing
Progress checks
Tutor-marked assignments are spread throughout the course and give students and parents a clear indication of how well learning and written skills are progressing.
Self-assessment
Throughout the course
Many lessons
Include a check
Short tests
Review learning
Regular
Understanding checks
Self-assessment activities help students check their recall and understanding of the lesson material and identify topics that may need further attention.
Final assessment
No final examination
Year 7 English is assessed through work completed during the course rather than through an end-of-year examination.
English skills
Reading and writing develop together
Students build confidence in understanding texts, expressing ideas and producing increasingly well-structured written work.
Technical English
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Regular starter activities reinforce the technical foundations of accurate and confident written English.
Parent support
Guidance for every module
Separate Parents’ Guides provide lesson guidance, suggested answers and practical help with reviewing a student’s work.
Progress through Key Stage 3
Build strong foundations before GCSE study
Year 7 focuses on developing confident reading, accurate writing, independent study and an enjoyment of English. Students can then continue through Years 8 and 9 as those skills become more advanced.
Support & add-ons
Add extra English support when you need it
Your course subscription provides the structured online materials needed for independent study. Additional tutor support, marking and printed materials can be purchased separately whenever they would be useful.
Written feedback
Assignment marking
Submit individual course assignments and receive detailed tutor feedback on reading, writing, understanding, structure, accuracy and areas for improvement.
Assignment marking bundle£89.91
Support for parents
Parents’ Guides
Each module includes guidance for parents, with lesson aims, suggested answers and practical advice to help support your child’s English studies at home.
Parents’ Guides Included with the course
Ongoing guidance
Email Tutor Support
Ask English questions by email while working through the course and receive help when a text, writing task or language point needs further explanation.
Email Tutor Support£10.00 / month
Live tuition
One-to-one tutorials
Book an individual online session with a tutor to work through difficult texts, strengthen writing skills or get extra help with a particular area of English.
Tutorial time Purchased separately
Printed materials
English course pack
Add a printed, spiral-bound copy of the course materials if you prefer to read, annotate and complete activities away from the screen.
Printed course materials£40.00
Flexible by design
Choose only what you need
Study independently using the course materials and Parents’ Guides, then add tutor marking, email support, tutorials or printed materials if your needs change.
Explore your options
See all available English support
Prospective students can compare the different support services. Existing students can purchase English marking, tutorials and other course-specific add-ons through their account.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Year 7 English course
Find answers about starting the course, studying English at home, assessment, reading books, parent support and the additional tutor support available.
Can I start the Year 7 English course at any time?
Yes. There are no fixed term dates, so you can enrol and begin studying when it suits you. You can then work through the course at a pace that fits your home education timetable.
Is this course suitable for a Year 7 student?
Yes. The course is designed specifically for Key Stage 3 Year 7 English and introduces the kinds of reading, writing, language and literature students would normally encounter at this stage.
How is the course structured?
The course contains 30 lessons arranged across six modules: Myths and Folklore, Wolf Brother, Drama, Poetry, The Other Side of Truth and Autobiography.
Does the Year 7 English course have an exam?
No. Key Stage 3 is not an external examination course. Progress is checked through lesson activities, self-assessment and Tutor-marked Assignments completed throughout the course.
Do I need to buy any books?
Yes. The course uses several supporting texts, including Michelle Paver’s Wolf Brother, Beverley Naidoo’s The Other Side of Truth and One Hundred Years of Poetry for Children. Some additional books are used briefly and may be borrowed from a library rather than purchased.
How many Tutor-marked Assignments are there?
There are 10 Tutor-marked Assignments across the six modules. They provide regular opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learned and receive feedback on their progress.
Is tutor marking included in the subscription?
The course materials include all 10 Tutor-marked Assignments. Tutor marking is purchased separately, so you can choose to add marking for individual assignments or purchase a marking bundle when it would be useful.
Can I get help from a tutor?
Yes. Optional support includes assignment marking, Email Tutor Support and one-to-one online tutorials. This allows you to add extra help when a particular text, writing task or language skill needs further explanation.
Is there guidance for parents?
Yes. Each module has a separate Parents’ Guide containing guidance on lesson aims and content, suggested answers, practical advice and help with topics students may find difficult.
What comes after Year 7 English?
Students can continue with the Oxford Home Schooling Year 8 and Year 9 English courses, developing their reading, writing and analytical skills progressively before moving on to GCSE-level English study.
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Enrol at any time and begin developing confident reading, writing and language skills through a structured, flexible Key Stage 3 home-study course.
- Start studying at any time
- Immediate access to the online course
- Build strong foundations for Years 8 and 9
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