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English and Media Centre
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Award-winning charity supporting English and Media teachers with publications, CPD, consultancy + conferences. Putting curiosity + pleasure at the heart of learning.

www.englishandmedia.co.uk

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EMC SPRING COURSE PROGRAMME!

Take a look at the exciting package we've put together for next term with lots on offer for specialist of English + Media across all key stages.

26 courses to choose from!

www.englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/
EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

"Very interesting and some extremely useful content. Ideas that are immediately useable in class, and others to keep for later on."

Book by: 8am on 28th November
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event

Join us at our Centre next Monday for this exciting evening event!

Book by: 8am on 27th November
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA

"The quality of the materials and delivery were outstanding. I couldn't have wished for a more informative, inspiring course!"

Book by: 8am on 28th November
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There's not long left to book our Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event!

Book by 8am on 27th November to secure your place at this exciting evening event: buff.ly/ZhuNSro
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We've been thrilled to see a big appetite for live teacher and student events over the past couple of years.

Over 3000 student conference spaces filled for this term and next.

Face-to-Face CPD courses regularly running to capacity.

Spring term course programme here! englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
1. Imagine if there was a way for you and your English department to get a whole term’s worth of refreshed subject knowledge and classroom-ready approaches. All evidence-informed. 🧵
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EMC Termly Webinar Package Spring 2026
EMC Webinar Package Spring 2026 – live and on-demand access for the whole department to all our Spring 2026 term webinars for just £195. On sale until 5pm Tuesday 20th January 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
EMC CPD Webinar: Purposeful Grammar at KS3

"I really enjoyed this course - thank you! Lots of practical tips and strategies to use."

Book by: 8am on 5th December
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

"Brilliant course with a great variety of approaches and resources that I can use with my department."

Book by: 8am on 28th November
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November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event

Join us at our Centre on Monday 1st December for this exciting evening event!

Book by: 8am on 27th November
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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thank you to Professor Nicolas Tredell for an illuminating lecture yesterday (in costume!) for our A Level Great Gatsby course!
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
1. Are you an ECT in the English classroom finding that your planning takes longer than the lesson, the marking is piling up, and you’re still thinking ‘Did I teach anyone anything new today?’ You’re not alone. What can you do? 🧵
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Purposeful Grammar at KS3

"I really enjoyed this course - thank you! Lots of practical tips and strategies to use."

Book by: 8am on 5th December
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November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We were thrilled to receive a copy of EMC patron @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social latest book from editor John Richmond today. It brings together lectures Michael gave for the MA in Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. A man of so many talents!

www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-W...
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Mixed Attainment Teaching in English

"Good variety of resources and equal balance of discussion, reading and writing tasks. Felt I left informed and had a clearer understanding of the subject."

Book by: 8am on 1st December
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November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA

"It was a great day full of really helpful approaches and recommendations. It felt very collaborative and supportive."

Book by: 8am on 28th November
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November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Recently we posted our overall response to the CAR. Here @mediamagemc.bsky.social editor Claire Pollard summarises the key points for Media specialists.

Note repurposing of logo in true Media Studies fashion. How many teachers are old enough to remember C&A?!

englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/a-brief...
EMC Media response to Curriculum and Assessment Review
Thoughts about the likely impact for Media Studies and media in English of the 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review's final report
englishandmedia.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

"Very interesting and some extremely useful content. Ideas that are immediately useable in class, and others to keep for later on."

Book by: 8am on 28th November
buff.ly/1gRruTe
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Media and Film Studies Teachmeet and Networking Event

Join us at our Centre on Monday 1st December for this exciting evening event!

Book by: 8am on 27th November
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November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're proud of the imagination unleashed by lots of our publications, none more so than Just Write. Here are Y7 students being introduced to it when it was first published. It's a timeless classic! www.englishandmedia.co.uk/videos/clips...

www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...
Students from Mayfield School enjoy 'just writing'!
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November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
EMC CPD Webinar: Big Picture Writing

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

Book by: 8am on 21st November
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🧵 Do you teach separate grammar lessons or grammar in context, or both?

#EnglishTeachers #KS3 #GrammarInContext
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Language Diversity and Discourses for AQA

"The quality of the materials and delivery were outstanding. I couldn't have wished for a more informative, inspiring course!"

Book by: 8am on 28th November
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1. What if a Victorian novella could spark real curiosity, heated debates, and “aha” moments in your classroom? 🧵

#VictorianLiterature #TeachingClassics
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
EMC CPD Webinar: Mixed Attainment Teaching in English

"Relaxed but purposeful & efficient. EMC were very generous with resources, which was a real treat: teachers so rarely get things offered like this and it made me feel valued and like my work is important."

Book by: 1st Dec 8am
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November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Approaches to Teaching Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

"Brilliant course with a great variety of approaches and resources that I can use with my department."

Book by: 8am on 28th November
buff.ly/1gRruTe
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM