Widening Participation: Case studies of good practice webinar, 29 July 2025

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Contents Widening Participation: Case studies of good practice webinar, 29th July 2025. Overview The webinar  focused on widening participation in English studies across educational levels, featuring case studies and strategies from Higher Education, Secondary schools, and community outreach. Speakers from across the country contributed sessions on various widening participation initiatives. One planned speaker, Kathy Halliday…

Reigniting Reading for Pleasure: Empowering Schools with LoveReading4Schools

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How schools can nourish a reading-for-pleasure culture with community fundraising, wishlists, and purpose-driven support This session is for teachers, literacy leads, librarians, English departments, and senior leaders looking to revive reading-for-pleasure in their schools. Deborah Maclaren, Chief Executive of LoveReading4Kids, will introduce the newly relaunched LoveReading4Schools portal – a free, national platform helping schools boost…

Quill and Query: Teaching English in the Age of AI (17 November 2026, 17:00 – 18:30)

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Perspectives, practical tips, and creative pieces from education experts across the sectors Join the contributors to the Autumn 2026 issue of the English Association Newsletter to explore the topic of AI in English Studies, alongside experts from secondary, further, and higher education. We’ll use articles from the Newsletter as our jumping-off point, including: The Five…

Decolonising Assessment

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This roundtable will bring together educators from higher and secondary education to explore different approaches to decolonising assessment, what we might mean by decolonising assessment, and the possibilities and barriers of using diverse assessment methods in the context of British/Western/Euro-centric education. The panelists will begin by reflecting on a couple of provocations and then share…

The English Association’s response to Building a World-Class Curriculum for All: the Curriculum and Assessment Review

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The English Association is the leading cross-sector Subject Association for English language, literature, and creative writing in the UK. We connect individuals and organisations from all sectors of education and all areas of English studies. Through our publications, events, and networks, we promote dialogue, share expertise, and celebrate our discipline. We are committed to working…

Media Literacy and Oracy in the Age of Misinformation and AI (10 November 2026, 16:45 – 17:30)

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Using news discussion to develop the real-world skills of evaluating information, facilitating dialogue and synthesising perspectives In a media landscape shaped by misinformation, algorithms and generative AI, young people need to be able to evaluate what they encounter and discuss it responsibly and productively. This session explores the complementary roles of media literacy and oracy…

Reading and wellbeing: Experiences across the lifespan

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This webinar celebrates the different ways in which reading fiction books can support wellbeing across the lifespan Reading books has the potential to support our wellbeing in many ways, from eliciting positive emotions, to feelings of connection and supporting personal growth. This webinar shares and celebrates the empowering and enriching effects of reading fiction books…