English CPD

A series of CPD articles and downloadable resources to support English teachers' professional development from experts and lead practitioners. Includes ideas and advice on teaching poetry, Shakespeare, vocabulary development and more. 

  • Classroom management for effective learning, by Jade Pearce

    Classroom management for effective learning, by Jade Pearce

    Published: 20/07/2023

    Classroom management is crucial to learning. We can plan a brilliant curriculum, utilise evidence-informed teaching strategies and have the most in-depth subject knowledge, but if pupil behaviour is poor, learning is unlikely to occur. Here we discuss aspects of classroom management that can help teachers ensure effective learning in their classrooms.

    Pupil raising hand in primary school classroom

     

    By: Jade Pearce
  • Teaching to the top, by Megan Mansworth

    Teaching to the top, by Megan Mansworth

    Published: 11/10/2023

    In this article, experienced teacher and author Megan Mansworth offers her 10 tips on one of the more effective classroom management strategies: teaching to the top. 

    By: Megan Mansworth
  • What is oracy and how can it help us to close the language gap? 

    What is oracy and how can it help us to close the language gap? 

    Published: 27/01/2022

    What is oracy and how can it help teachers to close the language gap? Let’s dive into why oracy matters before sharing tips, ideas and classroom resources to develop students' speaking and listening skills.

    By: Megan Pitman