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Are you: an English teacher, working in a state school, in England, and with at least 5 years experience? Are you interested in: talking about why you wanted to teach English and Reflecting on the choices you are able to make in relation to curriculum? Could you take part in 4 x 45 minute interviews…
We’re looking for new members to join the Primary and Early Years Education Committee. The EA’s Education Committees work to promote and have an impact on English Studies both nationally and internationally. The Education Committees curate high quality resources, promote linked, research-informed pedagogies, and act as a forum for sharing best practice and high-quality literature…
“Proposed job losses at Birkbeck, University of London are part of a pattern that is a disservice to a proud tradition…”
2nd November 2022 Dear Professor David Latchman, Professor Matt Innes, Sir Andrew Cahn, We write on behalf of the English Association, the Institute for English Studies and University English, the three major subject bodies in the UK representing the study of English language, literature and linguistics, to express our dismay at the news of the…
On Monday 17th October, an All-Party Parliamentary Group event was held at the House of Commons, organised by The Runnymede Trust. Co-chaired by Dianne Abbott MP and Clive Lewis MP, panel speakers included: Nicola Rollock, professor of social policy and race at KCL Dr Zaahida Nabagereka, head of social impact at Penguin Books Daniel Fenwick, Deptury…
Read on for a quick summary of what happened, why it matters, and where to go for further information. At the beginning of October, Ofsted inspection guide sheets were circulating on social media. These subject-specific “crib sheets” are used by inspectors in the course of carrying out school inspections, and are not usually available publicly.…
When I first started writing articles in the late 1970s for The Use of English it was a magazine published Hart-Davis Educational and it was edited by Christopher Parry. The Assistant Editor who looked after the review section was Stephen Tunnicliffe. I shall never forget the feeling of pride I took when Christopher wrote to…
“The idea that’s been put about that you’re either good at arts or maths and science – that’s false and I absolutely oppose it.”
The Common English Forum (CEF) has presented recommendations to the Qualifications team within the Department for Education relating to the GCSE in English Language. These proposals address specific problems, identified by teachers, which have adversely affected the subject and deterred pupils from continuing to A Level. The proposals have been extensively discussed by the CEF…