English Language has two NEAs - Original Writing (Yr 1) and the Language Investigation (Yr 2). 

These are together worth 20% of the total assessment

Original Writing : Persuasive Article (Year 1)

Students...

• read and note the stylistic features of persuasive journalism

• choose a topical issue and do research

• choose a style model and annotate the features

• write a 750-word persuasive article article using some of the techniques from the chosen style model

Some 2026 Original Writing topics chosen by our students :

VAR technology in football

Ethnocentrism in the UK's  school music curriculum

Gym etiquette

Overconsumption of fast fashion

Mysogyny in youth culture

Tipping culture

Human cloning

Influence of social media on children

Language Investigation  (Year 2)

Students..

• collect some interesting linguistic data on a subject that interests them

• create a question and methodology

• read linguistic research relevant to the topic

• write a 2,000 word report analysing the language

Some 2026 Language Investigation topics chosen by our students

The language of prosecuting and defence barristers in court

Strictly Come Dancing judges' language 

The language of cigaarette advertising

The language of Coronation Street working class characters

The language of male and female boxing commentaries

The language of male and female twin children

The language of Apple iphone reviews

The language of Wilfred Owen's World War 1 letters home

The language of male and female teachers in 'Educating Yorkshire'