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The English Association
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Founded in 1906 to support, promote, and celebrate the discipline of English Studies (registered charity 1124890). www.englishassociation.ac.uk/join-us/
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Oct 16
English teachers, subject leads,academics, policy makers,members of national organisations, exam boards & other stake holders attended a summit called by the English Association & Shakespeare’s Globe. Recommendations, ideas, approaches to GSCE reform emerged: englishassociation.ac.uk/summit-on-th...
Summit on the Reform of the English GCSEs: report and recommendations | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
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Alex Thomson @byebyepride.bsky.social · 8h
The shortage of English teachers has not been resolved - cuts in bursaries for trainees are a mistake, argues @sarahmullin.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16h
‘English is not just a subject – it is the foundation on which all other subjects are built’: @sarahmullin.bsky.social warns of the wider impact of withdrawing bursaries for teacher training in English
The end of English ITT bursaries sends a worrying message
The withdrawal of teacher training bursaries for English risks undermining more than just the subject itself – and it comes at a critical time, warns Sarah Mullin
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 8h
An important piece written by @sarahmullin.bsky.social
valued member of our Secondary & Further Education Committee, on the seriously short-sighted decision to withdraw bursaries for ITE for English. We need MORE English teachers, not less.
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16h
‘English is not just a subject – it is the foundation on which all other subjects are built’: @sarahmullin.bsky.social warns of the wider impact of withdrawing bursaries for teacher training in English
The end of English ITT bursaries sends a worrying message
The withdrawal of teacher training bursaries for English risks undermining more than just the subject itself – and it comes at a critical time, warns Sarah Mullin
www.tes.com
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Faber Books @faberbooks.bsky.social · 12h
Events for The Poems of Seamus Heaney begin on publication day tomorrow. See below for dates and locations 🎟️
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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 12h
We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com
The Scottish History Society
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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 11h
"Having a book that’s yours to keep is an anchor."

In #KinshipCareWeek, we're sharing Bennet's story of how books and reading supported them during their childhood in kinship care, offering comfort and stability.

Read it here:

https://bit.ly/3WnFuvJ
A photo of an adult and child looking at a book together - all we can is the book and the child's hand. Plus the words: "Why book ownership matters for a child in kinship care"
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Babel: The Language Magazine @babelzine.bsky.social · 6d
📣 The Babel Lecture 2025 - 4 weeks to go...
🧑‍🏫 John Vice - The work of Hansard, and why it matters
🗓️ @kent.ac.uk, Thursday 30 October, 6.30pm

🎟️ Book your free seat at www.kent.ac.uk/whats-on/bab...
Babel Lecture 2025: John Vice on Hansard
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 11h
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 18h
Fantastic news for one of our fellows @katherinerundell.bsky.social
Also please note @britishlibrary.bsky.social are hosting an event with her in December💫
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Disney Bets Big On ‘Impossible Creatures’ & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell
Disney Bets Big On 'Impossible Creatures' & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell, with movies planned.
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 18h
Thank you for this alarming alert.
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Elizabeth Draper @draperel @draperel.bsky.social · 1d
@poetrybyheart.bsky.social ❤️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Have a listen !
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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 1d
📙 Episode 35: Dr Julie Blake on Poetry By Heart and Ross Montgomery’s Latest Books 🔗 Listen here: https://loom.ly/73Rh2H4

#ChildrensBooks #ChildrensPoetry #Teachers #Schools
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
Great pics! Also …Love the one of our CEO Dr Becky Fisher presenting !
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
Wonderful work here! 👏🏽⬇️⬇️
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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d
Do scroll down my feed today to see so many examples of teachers passionately presenting their routes to excellence for all, with a bit of help from the ‘Opening Doors’ team. Big thanks to Dr Becky Fisher @englishassociation.bsky.social for backing our work.
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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 1d
The pitch of Year 6 Reading into writing at Mulgrave Primary @openingdoors.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social conference ☺️
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 1d
✨️A lunch time pause at today's Opening Doors celebration.
💡Hearing from Penn Wood and Mulgrave Primary describe their journeys, with diverse literature and lots of chance to get writing!
📚❤️✍️Looking forward to this afternoon.
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
🥳A great day, an inspiring event for students & teachers!
Big thanks to all involved ! 🙌🏼👏🏽
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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 1d
A journey of innovation for pupils and teachers @openingdoors.bsky.social from Inspire Partnership @englishassociation.bsky.social conference ☺️
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 1d
Poetry as the master key to unlocking creative thinking through language at Blackfield Primary @openingdoors.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social What a metaphor!
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d
Do scroll down my feed today to see so many examples of teachers passionately presenting their routes to excellence for all, with a bit of help from the ‘Opening Doors’ team. Big thanks to Dr Becky Fisher @englishassociation.bsky.social for backing our work.
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d
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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 1d
We are off! @openingdoors.bsky.social conference thanks to @englishassociation.bsky.social All presentations by creative, critical practitioners in schools
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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 1d
Mulgrave Primary kick off! High pitch global English 🌍 @openingdoors.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social
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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 1d
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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 1d
Penn Wood sharing their journey of Opening Doors through high quality texts - inspiring! @openingdoors.bsky.social #Openingdoors
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 2d
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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d
Tomorrow! 👇
I’m incredibly proud of our schools! They are about to demonstrate how excellence for all is being delivered by teachers across the UK
Thanks @englishassociation.bsky.social

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The Guild of Medievalist Makers @guildmedmak.bsky.social · 6d
Its the start of autumn and what better way to usher in the season than with a new Meet a Medievalist Maker blogpost! We are delighted to introduce @saracharles.bsky.social, author of The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages. Read all about Sara's 'historical remaking' below👇
Meet a Medievalist Maker: Sara Charles — The Guild of Medievalist Makers
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Dr Laura Varnam @drlauravarnam.bsky.social · 3d
This was such a wonderful day! Enormously grateful to @cathamclarke.bsky.social for chairing the discussion & poetry reading with the astonishingly brilliant Caroline Bergvall 🤩 (Such a thrill to share a platform with her!) And I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop session with Catherine too! ✨
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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 4d
I hugely enjoyed hosting a discussion with the brilliant @drlauravarnam.bsky.social & Caroline Bergvall today on creative engagement with #Chaucer and #medieval literature, including readings from their #poetry. Thank you @ies-sas.bsky.social & @englishassociation.bsky.social for an excellent day!
Me, Laura and Caroline
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Christina Courtenay @christinacourtenay.bsky.social · 4d
Not long now to the #RomanceWritingFestivalBournemouth in October! You can see the programme at romancewritingfestival.co.uk – hope to see you there!
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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 4d
I hugely enjoyed hosting a discussion with the brilliant @drlauravarnam.bsky.social & Caroline Bergvall today on creative engagement with #Chaucer and #medieval literature, including readings from their #poetry. Thank you @ies-sas.bsky.social & @englishassociation.bsky.social for an excellent day!
Me, Laura and Caroline
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