English - Secondary

What is happening in English....

• continuing to support subject leaders in developing work in English
• responding to new national requirements including new programmes of study and functional skills
• developing aspects of English teaching within an enriched, inclusive curriculum
• developing the use of ICT to support teaching and learning in English
• continuing to ensure the progress of all pupils through accurate assessment and appropriate interventions
• improving continuity of learning in English and literacy work from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.

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Follow the links on this page to view more detail about any of the courses or meetings listed.

Secondary English Network Meetings
Subject network meetings will include:

• an update on national, local and regional developments in the subject
• professional development in a topical subject-related issue
• sharing of effective practice with colleagues from other schools.

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Autumn Term 2008

Making Masks for Art/Drama in Schools
Designing and constructing 3D masks in cardboard using professional making techniques in clay design and papier mache construction. A brief look at drama techniques for using masks and how masks work in performance.

Creative Approaches to Addressing the Gender Gap in Writing
This is a three part cross-phase course that will address issues concerning boys' writing in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, drawing on national research and local experience.

Ensuring Progression in Speaking and Listening Skills
This is a three part cross-phase course which will consider approaches to the explicit teaching of speaking and listening skills. The issues and activities explored will be relevant to literacy and English teachers and subject leaders in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, and to cross-curricular literacy co-ordinators. Gap tasks will be set to allow action research in the classroom and the sharing of good practice between primary and secondary colleagues.

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Spring Term 2009

Multi-Sensory Teaching & Learning
There are visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners and it is important that teachers vary their teaching style to ensure that all types of learner are included within their lessons. The course will look at ways of recognising each type of learner and explore methods of teaching mathematics and literacy which will ensure the inclusion of all pupils, whatever their preferred learning style.