Our English Courses

This is something quite different from anything I have done before. Getting them talking like this makes all the difference. It's powerful for teaching and learning, and makes assessment much more relevant. Secondary teacher, York

Our professional development has had a significant impact on schools in the UK and beyond. We are best known for helping schools to develop the use of innovative and engaging approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. All the members of our team have worked in and with schools for many years, and are actively involved in current initiatives and curriculum innovation, meaning that the courses will always be professionally relevant, engaging and inspirational. The following courses are available to any organisation or group, in the UK or beyond. The course description indicates the age appropriateness of each course. English Specialist Colleges should get in touch to discuss the special arrangements we have to support your work.

Enhancing teaching, assessment and learning through Concept Cartoons

Do you want to use a deceptively simple strategy that makes lessons more enjoyable and learning more creative and engaging? This course looks at the range of ways that Concept Cartoons can be used to enhance subject knowledge and support teaching, learning and assessment in your school.

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Active Assessment: a creative approach to thinking, learning and assessment

Do you want assessment to influence the way your pupils think and learn? Are you looking for a quick, simple and effective approach to assessment that will make a significant difference to teaching and learning in your classroom?

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