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English CPD

A series of CPD articles and downloadable resources to support English teachers' professional development from experts and lead practitioners. Includes ideas and advice on teaching poetry, Shakespeare, vocabulary development and more. 

  • Building parent-teacher partnerships secondary schools

    Building parent-teacher partnerships secondary schools

    Published: 10/09/2024

    Learn ways to build positive communication and strong relationships with parents in secondary education, unlocking the potential for enhanced student achievement and well-being through practical, evidence-based strategies.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • 10 ways to support EAL learners in secondary classrooms

    10 ways to support EAL learners in secondary classrooms

    Published: 18/09/2024

    Discover ten practical and effective strategies from The Bell Foundation to support and engage EAL learners in secondary classrooms, from using encouraging translanguaging to modelling language, fostering an inclusive and successful learning environment.

    By: The Bell Foundation
  • Introducing Shakespeare

    Introducing Shakespeare

    Published: 26/07/2022

    Offer space for creativity in your classroom, and teaching Shakespeare will be a dream. Alison Powell, an experienced English teacher and writer, shares her open approaches to teaching Shakespeare at KS3. 

    By: Alison Powell
  • Writing and comparing poems

    Writing and comparing poems

    Published: 15/09/2022

    Trevor Millum, Teachit’s poet in residence, shares some resources to help KS3-4 English students enjoy writing poetry and comparing poems.

    By: Trevor Millum
  • Improving engagement with pre-1900 texts

    Improving engagement with pre-1900 texts

    Published: 05/12/2022

    Pre-1900 literary texts can be challenging for KS3-4 English students. Here are some ideas and classroom resources to engage students and build important comprehension and GCSE exam skills. 

    By: Victoria Walker
  • Celebrate books and reading on World Book Day 2023

    Celebrate books and reading on World Book Day 2023

    Published: 06/02/2023

    Reading has never been more important for young people's wellbeing, personal growth and attainment. You'll find inspiring World Book Day resources to download as well as fun ideas for lessons, displays and activities to celebrate the day in style in your English class.  

    By: Kate Lee