Secondary English

Year 7 English

Starting secondary English is an exciting time! High school English presents students with an array of complex texts and the expectation of a more sophisticated level of analysis.

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We've got the entire syllabus covered

Writing

Language

Text analysis and comparison

Presenting

DETAILS

We’ve got all your learning goals covered

Falling behind?

Work through challenges if you are struggling with understanding.

Extra motivation?

Support to keep you on track if you're just cruising along and not very interested.

Ready to extend?

We challenge you to reach your full potential.

Need to address a specific need?

Perhaps the class room just isn’t meeting all your learning needs or you want to prepare for a specific assessment.

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The learning program

Structured around your individual needs and goals, our learning programs adapt over time to build your confidence and offer the right help at the right time.

Quality content

Developed by our experienced education team, the content in our learning programs is structured according to your skill level and individual needs.
We use a range of approaches to meet the needs of different students. Our approach is always clear and unambiguous, and designed to help you thrive.

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Tutoring sessions

Live, face-to-face and online
Expert tutors matched to your needs
Demonstration, guided exercises and reviews
Designed to be fun and engaging

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Practice exercises

Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.

Regular reporting

Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.

Flexibility to suit busy family schedules

Learn from home (or anywhere) via our online platform.

Schedule sessions when they suit you, between 7am and 10pm, 7 days per week.

Reschedule easily when things get busy

Consistent learning leads to progress that matters

From step one to step done, we're with you for your entire learning journey.

Session recordings allow you to revise at any time.

Progress reports ensure you are getting the right help at the right pace.

Guided tutoring helps you realise your potential.

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We’ll ensure your child's Shakespeare learning is dramatic

Secondary English at Cluey

Based on the Australian National Curriculum for Years 7-10, Cluey’s approach to secondary English focuses on developing students' literacy skills with in-depth studies of Shakespeare and essay structure in the early years, and deeper analysis of different texts and topics in Years 9 and 10. Our personalised approach gives you the opportunity to focus on areas you find challenging and maximise your understanding of each topic.

Head of Department, Secondary English

Brenton Boswell

BA, LLB, G.Dip Ed, G.Dip Legal Studies

Brenton is responsible for leading our English Department and developing and overseeing excellent English programs of learning and tutoring across years 7-12. Previously, Brenton held the roles of Assistant Head of English at Newington College, Head of English at Kambala, and Dean of English and Dean of Knowledge Systems at Trinity Grammar School.

Meet some of our 1,450+ expert Secondary English tutors

Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.

Claudia

NSW University Student (Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honors)/ Bachelor of Arts)

Mathematics Advanced: Yrs 10-12

Mathematics: Yrs 5-10

English: Yrs 7-10

As an high ATAR achiever and experienced tutor, Claudia is an expert in diagnosing the perfect approach to supporting any child’s needs.

Joanne

QLD Teacher

English: Yrs 7-12

Extension English: Yrs 11-12

Joanne has lectured at Bond University and taught English at a secondary level from ESL to advanced courses. A born nurturer, Joanne enjoys seeing students push themselves to improve.

Benjamin

NSW University Student

English: Yrs 5-8

Ben is an adventurous person with several years of tutoring experience. His focus on journalism and media communications at uni demonstrates his skill and passion for English.

We’ve helped thousands of Australian families

From catching up, building confidence and excelling in school, parents and students alike agree that Cluey works.

82% of Cluey parents agree their child’s grades have improved

85% of Cluey parents agree their child is more confident

Cluey is helping students all over Australia

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His tutor was able to identify his challenges

“My Y9 student has seen fantastic results from his English tutoring with an increase of 20% in his assessment marks. His tutor has been able to drill down to the specific problem areas and work on them each week until he is confident.”

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Cluey 1 Hour Tutoring Sessions

Weekly learning through live tutoring sessions, feedback & practice

Each student’s individual learning journey is supported through a series of live face-to-face sessions with an expert tutor matched to the student's needs. We cover all the theory and examples needed to ensure comprehension, and our sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging.

Our expert tutors offer guidance through demonstration and worked examples and assign targeted practice questions to help students master the topics and concepts covered.

After each session, personalised feedback is provided to help students and parents track their progress.

Session breakdown

First 5 Minutes

Establishing the session theme, why are we here?

Discuss student’s areas of focus (if first session)
Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
Set session learning goals

45 Minutes

During the session

Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
Work through any challenges
Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarify their comprehension

Closing 5 Minutes

Reflection and looking ahead

Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
Set practice questions

Post-session 5 minutes

Tutor written feedback

Tutor provides personalised written feedback about the session to help track progress

Year 7 English

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