This course explores the core principles of effective teaching through a research-informed lens, paired with practical strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom.

Who should attend?

• English teachers (early career, mid-career, or experienced)
• Heads of English/English subject leaders/Literacy coordinators or leads
• Aspiring middle leaders in English
• Senior leaders overseeing English or Trust-wide English leads seeking consistency across settings
• Whole-school teaching and learning leads focusing on literacy or oracy
• Initial Teacher Training (ITT) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) mentors in English
• English/literacy consultants or advisor

Course Outline

This Excellence in English Teaching course empowers teachers to deliver engaging, research-informed strategies in the classroom. It focuses on adaptive teaching, effective assessment, modelling, and creating an intelligent curriculum—all designed to enhance student learning and meet Ofsted and statutory standards. Practical strategies are provided for immediate classroom application, ensuring you have the theoretical and practical approaches to teach effectively.

Colleagues will gain the skills to design dynamic, inclusive lessons that respond to diverse student needs while maintaining a coherent curriculum framework. This course blends evidence-based theory with hands-on approaches to help teachers and leaders improve outcomes and confidently meet national educational requirements.

Join us to develop your expertise and elevate your English teaching practice to ensure exciting lessons and excellent outcomes for your students.

Course Outcomes

• Understand how to design and deliver engaging English lessons that meet national standards and guidance.
• Apply adaptive teaching strategies to support diverse learners effectively.
• Develop and implement assessment techniques that inform teaching and improve student outcomes.
• Use modelling effectively to demonstrate key skills and concepts in English.
• Design an intelligent, coherent English curriculum aligned with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Integrate research-informed approaches into everyday classroom practice.

Course Schedule

4.00pm A coherent and intelligent curriculum
4.45pm Engaging learners and key teaching strategies
5.30pm Comfort Break and Virtual Networking
5.45pm Sharp assessment and effective feedback
6.20pm Plenary & final Q&A
6.30pm Close of day

Presenter Profile

Sophie Cunningham is an education consultant working in North Yorkshire. With over twenty years of experience in the classroom and leadership roles, she specialises in curriculum design and teaching and learning.

Cost: £150 per delegate

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