James Okafor
Secondary English Teacher · 9 years experience
James Okafor has been teaching English at secondary level for nine years, working in comprehensive schools in London and the South East. He holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Exeter and a PGCE in Secondary English from the UCL Institute of Education.
James specialises in KS3 and GCSE English, with a strong focus on closing attainment gaps and preparing students for AQA and Edexcel examinations. He has written widely on approaches to reading comprehension, analysis skills, and creative writing in the secondary classroom. He is also an experienced examiner for GCSE English Language.
James writes about secondary English teaching, GCSE revision strategies, and how parents can support older children with reading and writing at home.
Qualifications & Experience
- BA English Literature, University of Exeter
- PGCE Secondary English, UCL Institute of Education
- GCSE English Examiner (AQA)
Articles by James
GCSE Maths Revision: How to Use Practice Papers and Worksheets Effectively
A practical GCSE maths revision guide for students, parents, and tutors. Learn how to use practice papers, topic worksheets, and spaced repetition to maximise exam results.
EnglishKS2 English Comprehension: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers
Everything parents and teachers need to know about KS2 reading comprehension — question types, common mistakes, and practical strategies to improve children's scores.
EnglishFree KS3 English Worksheets — Printable PDFs for Years 7, 8 & 9
Free KS3 English worksheets for ages 11–14. Printable reading comprehension, language analysis, creative writing, grammar & vocabulary PDFs for Years 7, 8 and 9. With answer keys.
MathsFree Number Bonds Worksheets: Printable Practice for KS1
Free printable number bonds worksheets for KS1. Covers number bonds to 5, 10 and 20 with a range of activity types. Essential early maths practice for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
EnglishFree GCSE English Worksheets — Language & Literature Practice PDFs
Free GCSE English worksheets for language and literature. Reading comprehension, language analysis, creative writing, grammar & SPaG. Printable PDFs with answers for AQA, Edexcel & OCR.
MathsFree Year 1 Worksheets: Maths, English and Science for Ages 5–6
Find free printable Year 1 worksheets covering maths, English, phonics and science. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum for ages 5–6. Download and print instantly.
Secondary SchoolKS3 Worksheets for Year 7, 8 and 9: Supporting Secondary School Success
Help your Year 7, 8 or 9 child thrive at secondary school with targeted KS3 worksheets. Covers maths, English, science, and study skills for ages 11-14.
EnglishHandwriting and Creative Writing Worksheets for Children
Improve your child's handwriting and creative writing skills with targeted worksheets. From letter formation in Reception to story writing in KS2, practical tips for every stage.
ScienceBest Science Topics for Key Stage 2 Students
Explore the most engaging KS2 science topics from electricity circuits to human body systems. Perfect for parents supporting science learning at home.