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English is vital for communicating with others in school and in the wider world, and is fundamental to learning in all curriculum subjects. In studying English, pupils develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing that they will need to participate in society and employment. This area contains all the National Strategies English materials. Begin by selecting one of the programmes below, or by using the search box.

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Framework

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Planning

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Teaching and learning

  • Improving the teaching of Shakespeare in Teaching and learning
  • Teaching speaking and listening in Teaching and learning
  • Using ICT to address hard to teach concepts in English and mathematics in Teaching and learning
  • Developing pedagogy in Teaching and learning
  • Teaching reading in Teaching and learning
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Assessment

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Subject leadership

  • Subject leader development meetings (SLDMs) in Subject leadership
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Inclusion

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Intervention

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  • Progression maps in Intervention
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