Join thousands of teachers getting the most from Teachit. Upgrade to Premium today!

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. 

  • Understanding command words

    Understanding command words

    Published: 17/07/2025

    Help students master exam command words with our guide featuring 20+ terms, their meanings, and resources for English, Science, Geography and History.

    By: Rachel Bashford
  • Growth mindset: creating a culture where feedback flourishes

    Growth mindset: creating a culture where feedback flourishes

    Published: 06/11/2025

    Learn how to build a growth mindset culture where students see mistakes as learning opportunities and welcome feedback as a path to improvement.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • Using assessment criteria effectively in the classroom

    Using assessment criteria effectively in the classroom

    Published: 06/11/2025

    Empower students by making assessment criteria transparent, co-constructing standards collaboratively, and teaching them to apply criteria through modelled practice and scaffolding.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • Practical strategies for developing metacognition at GCSE and A-level

    Practical strategies for developing metacognition at GCSE and A-level

    Published: 08/02/2026

    Discover practical strategies that will help you move beyond the theory of metacognition and explicitly develop students' strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation skills.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • GCSE English non-exam spoken language assessment resources

    GCSE English non-exam spoken language assessment resources

    Published: 13/04/2026

    Help your GCSE English Language students feel confident and ready for their spoken language presentation with a clearly organised process, structured activities and supportive resources.

    By: Rachel Bashford
  • Free GCSE exam support eBook

    Free GCSE exam support eBook

    Published: 04/05/2022

    Download our helpful hints eBook for information and assistance for teachers coping with exam season.  Includes five simple tips to help you handle GCSE exam stress and access to useful resources. 

    By: Teachit