A round-up of all the news and views from 2022-23.
English subject leadership: an A-Z
We share our A-Z ‘to-ponder’ list for leading primary English.
English Links
We have scoured the internet using our English antennae to compile a comprehensive list of relevant sites for your perusal.
Ofsted’s Deep Dives: English
We explore Ofsted’s subject deep dive and include sample questions for subject leaders.
Stretching your shoestring budget: English
We explore the world of budgets and include some useful tips and links to get your spending on track.
Diversity and decolonisation in the English curriculum
While calls for a more diverse curriculum are not new, events this year have brought the issue back sharply into focus. We explore ways to make a meaningful, lasting change to our English curricula, embedding diversity across the curriculum.
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The Reading Framework
We set out the key elements of the DFE’s Reading Framework and link to further guidance from the EEF.
Free writing in the classroom
The Literacy Trust suggests adding free writing to the timetable. We look at the hows, whys and wherefores.
Time to snuggle up and [deep] dive into a good book: reading part 1
We explore ways to prepare yourself and your staff for an Ofsted deep dive in reading.
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Time to snuggle up with a good [well sourced] book: reading part 2
Knowing exactly what to put on the book shelves isn’t always easy. We explore where to find the right books for your children and how to organise them so that they promote and support reading.
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