East Lancashire Learning Group leads national trial to transform futures of GCSE English resit students
Thousands of young people working towards a grade 4 in GCSE English are set to benefit from a major national trial led by East Lancashire Learning Group.
Designed to tackle one of the biggest barriers facing learners, limited vocabulary and confidence with language, the trial equips students with the vital tools they need to succeed, not only in their exams, but in further study, employment, and everyday life.
Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, one of the UK's most respected education charities, the initiative introduces Vocabulary Mastery for GCSE English Resit. This 12-week programme focuses on transforming how students understand and use language to unlock new opportunities.
Sue Smith, Director of Teaching, Learning and Development at ELLG, said: "For many students sitting a GCSE English resit, this is about so much more than passing an exam. It is a real second chance at further study, at a better career, and at a future they might have felt was beyond them. At East Lancashire Learning Group, we are committed to breaking down the barriers that hold learners back, and we are proud to be leading this work with the support of the Education Endowment Foundation."
The programme is designed to help young people develop a deeper understanding of how language works, empowering them to master unfamiliar vocabulary, communicate ideas clearly, and approach their learning with greater confidence and independence.
Each week, students take part in 60-minute small group sessions led by specialist English teachers. These sessions reinforce and enhance their core GCSE studies through targeted, high-quality support.
As the organisation behind the methodology, ELLG is leading the national trial across its colleges, Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. By drawing on its extensive experience supporting resit learners, the group is ensuring that young people in East Lancashire directly benefit from a programme that is shaping education strategies across the entire country.
Leading the project is ELLG’s very own Laura Billington and Sally-Anne Schofield. For more information, please reach out to [email protected]