In the next instalment in our Let’s Talk English blog series, we heard from Bob Eaglestone, Lead on Cross Sector Educational Policy at the English Association, on his thoughts on what English is and what it’s for. He shares how English isn’t just a subject in education: it is a subjectfor education, and why it’s so important for students’ futures.
As part of our Let’s Talk English campaign, we’re asking two big questions: What is English? What is it for?
This month, we heard from Barbara Bleiman, Education Consultant at English and Media Centre, who shared her thoughts on the value and purpose of this vital subject.
Hear from leading voices from across the sector about how to support KS3, EAL and SEND learners to make progress with reading.
Discover how online tutoring can improve attainment for students who need it and see why schools despite expected losses in funding are continuing to provide it for the next academic year.
The affordability of online tuition today is often questioned by teachers, especially with tight budgets dismissing Tutoring as a luxury. However, thanks to theNational Tutoring Programme (NTP) this is not the case.
app, the world’s leading learning company, and Persona Education, the online personal development provider for schools and colleges, have entered into a new pilot project. Together, we’re creating a series of digital badge programmes aimed to support GCSE learners with the development of 22 social-emotional skills, or “life skills”.
On the 11th November, in a app webinar, former Headteacher and specialist speaker on anti-racism, Alison Kriel, shared her views about ‘broadening the curriculum’, opening up conversations about identity, race and inclusion with the audience. Here, Alison reflects on key points for teachers to consider – starting with the incredible power of words.
Over the past 18 months, in the face of significant challenges, educators across the UK expressed their passion for diversity and inclusion – and a wish to broaden in-class conversations on race and inequality.
Jess Pentelow, Product Manager at app, reflects on our conversations with educators this year about the use of tech-enabled learning, our key learnings this year and what they may mean for digital education moving forward.
