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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 6d

✨ Could you be our next Litdrive volunteer? ✨

Volunteering with Litdrive means:
✅ Connecting with teachers nationwide
✅ Shaping the conversation about English
✅ Gaining new skills & sharing expertise

Sign up here 👉 forms.gle/X8PTfEyehF9X...
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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Member upload 🚨

The Great Gatsby: This KS5 booklet with guided lessons for the novel can be used either as a coursework aid or lesson resources. It also includes a range of links to wider reading and contextual research.🐝

#Litdrive #TeamEnglish @Team_English1

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Chris Curtis @xris32.bsky.social · 11d

All set for tomorrow!

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 11d

📢 Tomorrow!

Our first Subject Leader Community Forum is happening Mon 29 Sept, 4–5pm with Chris Curtis.

An online session to support & inspire English subject leaders. Don’t miss it!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/subject-le...

#litdrivecpd #teamenglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 12d

📺 Missed last week's online CPD?

Dr Rachel Roberts explored teaching context(s) in Literature in a thought-provoking session: “The Past is a Foreign Country.”

Catch up online now and revisit the key ideas for your own practice: litdrive.org.uk/remotecpd/th...

#litdrive #teamenglish #CPD

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 13d

#litdrive #teamenglish #LearnAnything

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 13d

🔍 Many English teams are already using Learn Anything with:

❔ Exam-style questions aligned with major boards
🗣️ Mark-scheme relevant feedback
⚡ Instant marking and summaries for quicker review
🏛️ Whole-department insights

Get a free trial: litdrive.org.uk/learn-anythi...

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 Member upload 🚨

A brand new anthology of nature poems has just landed in the Litdrive resource area – perfect for exploring with KS3 classes 🌿📖🐝

Find it here: litdrive.org.uk/resources/ye...

#litdrive #teamenglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 15d

✨ Community Forums are back! ✨
Now open to:
📚 Subject Leaders | 📝 Literacy Leaders | 🌱 ECT Mentors

First up: Subject Leaders – Mon 29 Sept, 4pm.
Swap experiences, ask questions & grow your leadership.

🔗 litdrive.org.uk/events

#Litdrive #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 16d

⭐ Litdrive News ⭐

Our 2024/2025 Impact Report is here! 🎉

See how we’re supporting English teachers + shaping the future of education.🐝

👉 Read more: litdrive.org.uk/litdrive-imp...

#litdrive #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 17d

🐝 Member bulletin 🐝

Great news! 🎉 The latest edition of our member bulletin is out. It's packed with resources and insights to help you with your teaching, so check your inbox now!

Not subscribed yet? Don't miss out on exclusive content and support: buff.ly/3qSOKfk

#litdrive #TeamEnglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 Member upload 🚨

A brilliant new resource has been shared by one of our members: the An Inspector Calls Flashcard Homework Booklet. It's a fantastic tool to help your students with revision and homework.

You can download it here: litdrive.org.uk/resources/an...

#litdrive #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 19d

📖 Litdrive CPD 📖

Live now: Dr Rachel Roberts – The Past is a Foreign Country: Teaching Context(s) in Literature.

Explore how to teach historical context with nuance + accuracy.

Watch here 👉 litdrive.org.uk/remotecpd/th...

#TeamEnglish #LitdriveCPD

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 20d

⭐️ Team Discount ⭐️

Trust leaders—why not provide #Litdrive membership for all your English teachers?

A small investment = big impact:
✅ Ready-to-use resources
✅ Model essays
✅ Ongoing CPD

Save time + ensure consistent, high-quality teaching.

👉 buff.ly/dZWU3I1

#TeamEnglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 21d

We're so pleased to announce our next two sessions, coming Saturday 20 September and Saturday 4 October.

Keep an eye on our channels for more details and links to access the sessions!

#LitdriveCPD #TeamEnglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 21d

📖 Litdrive CPD 📖

Get ready to build your professional knowledge with Litdrive! Our fortnightly CPD sessions are designed by English teachers, for English teachers, and are a key part of our commitment to supporting the profession.

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 22d

💡 Learn Anything English 💡

It was fantastic to see so many of you at last week's webinar! We loved sharing how their powerful tools can transform your teaching and save you valuable time.

Follow the link to find out more: litdrive.org.uk/learn-anythi...

#litdrive #learnanything #TeamEnglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 23d

🗞️ Member bulletin 🗞️

📢 Our latest Litdrive bulletin is nearly here! Packed with news, resources + updates for Litdrive members.

👉 Sign up to receive it: buff.ly/3qSOKfk
Not a member yet? Join here: litdrive.org.uk/cart 🐝

#Litdrive #TeamEnglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 24d

Got any questions for Hayley ahead of time? Let us know here or by emailing [email protected] 🐝

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 24d

🗓️ Community Forum 🗓️

This Wednesday, 17 Sept, join Hayley Bissell to discuss a key challenge: boosting your ECTs' subject knowledge.

It's a great space to share ideas and find support. 🐝

Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1692921988...

#Litdrive #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 25d

🖊️ Litdrive blog 🖊️

Many students can spot a flashback or shift in focus — but struggle to explain its effect.

This blog explores how teaching patterns of structure can help students move beyond identification to purposeful analysis.

👉 litdrive.org.uk/the-power-of...

#Litdrive #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 26d

Got any questions for Hayley ahead of time? Let us know here or by emailing [email protected] 🐝

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 26d

📣 ECT Mentors! 📣

Join Hayley Bissell for an online forum:
🗓 Wed 17 Sept, 7–8pm
Topic: Helping ECTs build strong subject knowledge

Bring your strategies + learn from others in a supportive space.

👉 Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1692921988...

#Litdrive #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 27d

💫 Resource highlight 💫

Unlock a world of English teaching resources! From essays to CPD, our Litdrive library has everything you need to support your students and streamline your planning.

Explore now: litdrive.org.uk/resources

#litdrive #TeamEnglish

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · 28d

⭐️ Department Discount ⭐️

Teachers, why not ask your HoD to treat your department this term? Litdrive membership gives your team ready-to-use schemes, model essays & CPD—all in one place. Less prep, more support!
buff.ly/dZWU3I1

#litdrive #TeamEnglish