The Working Group on GCSE English Reform was set up by the English Association and University English in response to very widespread disquiet in the discipline about the current GCSE provision. The group is made up of secondary school teachers, academics from university Departments of English, university Departments of Education and educational consultants. The Group has published…
Jon Simons and Raphael Lyne collaborate on a project focused on the subjective experience of memory. Jon researches the brain regions associated with what remembering feels like, and why they matter so much. Raphael researches the representation of remembering and its consequences in literature, especially in Shakespeare. They share a conviction, running equally in both…
The EA is pleased to join the Geographical Association, the Historical Association, the Association for Citizenship Teaching, the Association for Physical Education, and the National Association for Teachers of Religious Association in a shared statement highlighting the importance of subject specialist teachers. We hope that the incoming government hears this call to respect, build, and…
How effective and confident are you in reading aloud to your class? It can be a daunting experience with a new text whether you’re an ECT or you’ve been teaching for years. Join author and storyteller Margaret Bateson Hill, Trust English lead Suzanne Hughes and reading for pleasure consultant Becci Smith as they discuss and…
Book recommendations The Little Books of the Little Brontës By Sara O’Leary Illustrated by Briony May Smith Walker Books ISBN 9781529518313 £14.99 Many years ago, the four children of the Brontë family – Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne – lived in a windswept house by the Yorkshire moors with their father. Although their lives were…
Researchers from The National Literacy Trust have published the results of their annual online survey of children and young people’s views and experiences of writing. This year, this involved just over 76,000 pupils from across the UK. It is disquieting to see that the numbers of children and young people who enjoy writing in their…
Collaborating and empowering post-16 teachers to lead the discussion on the GCSE resit curriculum, in Further Education settings Gathering Voices #FE aims to put teachers’ voices and expertise at the heart of the conversation to lead the discussion on the discipline of English. This teach meet series will allow for both voices from those delivering…
An excellent large format book that attracts and engages readers. We learn about how the Olympics and Paralympics began and are introduced to all the sports. There are seven sections – Having a Ball, Taking Aim, Fighting Fit, Splashing Around, Pushing the Limits, Making a Racket and Riding High. The double-page spreads are amusing and…