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clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social @clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social · 5d

Nice examples & modelling of how to engage students with Eng Lang P1 Qu 4 from @thecockerill.bsky.social

Analysing film openings of King's IT is also a good way to discuss structural techniques, then compare back to the text.

National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 5d

AQA’s GCSE English Language P1 Q4 has been retooled to help candidates respond. It offers some great opportunities for students to productively engage with the idea of thinking and writing analytically, as NATE director @thecockerill.bsky.social
rediscovers: nate.org.uk/2025/10/03/a... #NATE

Two very creepy but highly effective extracts for teaching AQA's GCSE English Language, Paper 1, Question 4 - National Association for the Teaching of English

This question, retooled to help students engage and respond, offers some really great opportunities for students to productively engage with the idea of thinking and writing analytically Teaching AQA’...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 5d

AQA’s GCSE English Language P1 Q4 has been retooled to help candidates respond. It offers some great opportunities for students to productively engage with the idea of thinking and writing analytically, as NATE director @thecockerill.bsky.social
rediscovers: nate.org.uk/2025/10/03/a... #NATE

Two very creepy but highly effective extracts for teaching AQA's GCSE English Language, Paper 1, Question 4 - National Association for the Teaching of English

This question, retooled to help students engage and respond, offers some really great opportunities for students to productively engage with the idea of thinking and writing analytically Teaching AQA’...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 12d

Our friends @englishassociation.bsky.social are collecting stories of how teachers are planning to support the National Year of Reading. Let them know here: bit.ly/4-11YearOfRe... #nationalyearofreading

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 13d

Sarah Olive and Furzeen Ahmed share insights from the Diverse Literature in Schools project, highlighting a lack of Global Majority authors and sharing resources for schools and parents to discover a more representative literary landscape. www.nate.org.uk/2025/09/24/s...

Supporting teachers to discover Global Majority authors and diversify the texts they teach - National Association for the Teaching of English

Sarah Olive and Furzeen Ahmed, from Aston University, share insights from the Diverse Literature in Schools project, which highlights the lack of Global Majority authors in the texts pupils study — an...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 19d

A new free KS3 graphic novel and teaching pack explores the extraordinary life of 19th century Black performer Billy Waters. Fresh perspectives on race, disability, identity and storytelling — with ready-to-use resources to diversify your curriculum. #NATE tinyurl.com/35m9n8xa

Teaching race and disability through the amazing story of Billy Waters - National Association for the Teaching of English

A new free Key Stage 3 graphic novel and teaching pack brings the extraordinary life of Black Regency performer Billy Waters into the classroom, offering students fresh perspectives on race,...

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Luke Pearce @lpearcelearning.bsky.social · 28d

What the National Curriculum Review needs to get right about grammar to avoid the repeating the shortcomings of the previous reforms.

My blog for NATE 👇🏻

#English #EnglishGrammar #Education

National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 28d

Grammar teaching may change in upcoming education reforms — but @lpearcelearning.bsky.social warns: unless curriculum, assessment & incentives align, we risk repeating a decade of mistakes that kept teachers from seeing grammar’s true value in daily practice. #NATE

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What’s next for grammar in the curriculum? - National Association for the Teaching of English

Grammar has been identified as a likely candidate for change in the upcoming education reforms. Luke Pearce cautions that without taking into consideration the interplay between curriculum, assessment...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 28d

Why aren’t more Queer texts taught in English classrooms? 🌈 Matt Ingram reflects on representation & introduces NATE’s new LGBTQ+ Working Group—supporting teachers, leaders, exam boards & publishers to diversify curricula with Queer voices. www.nate.org.uk/2025/09/03/w... #NATE

Why don’t we teach more Queer texts in the English classroom? - National Association for the Teaching of English

I want to start with a story. It’s 2007, or 2008. I’m sat in my favourite classroom: the Drama Studio. My drama teacher, a man I near idolise for his...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 28d

Grammar teaching may change in upcoming education reforms — but @lpearcelearning.bsky.social warns: unless curriculum, assessment & incentives align, we risk repeating a decade of mistakes that kept teachers from seeing grammar’s true value in daily practice. #NATE

www.nate.org.uk/2025/09/10/w...

What’s next for grammar in the curriculum? - National Association for the Teaching of English

Grammar has been identified as a likely candidate for change in the upcoming education reforms. Luke Pearce cautions that without taking into consideration the interplay between curriculum, assessment...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · 29d

Our director @thecockerill.bsky.social joined Francis Gilbert on his Mindful Learning Podcast last week. They explored what we can all learn from English teachers about the value of reading, writing, and language in everyday life. Listen here: www.francisgilbert.co.uk/2025/09/five...

Five Things English Teachers Can Teach Us About Reading, Writing, and Living - Francis Gilbert

I recorded this episode of the Mindful Learning Podcast with Anthony Cockerill, director of the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE), because I believe English teachers have so much...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Sep 8

Coming later this week, NATE guest blogger @lpearcelearning.bsky.social argues for a shift towards teaching grammar in context, where language knowledge fuels creativity and meaning, not just test prep. #NATE

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's been a pleasure talking with Neil Bowen about the relaunch of the fabulous peripeteia project, which gets A-level students discussing literature and participating in seminars to build their confidence and creativity. Read all about it.

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For the love of literature - National Association for the Teaching of English

Neil Bowen traces the rise, fall and rebirth of the peripeteia project — a not-for-profit initiative created to connect A-level English students and teachers in literary discussion, from its original....

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Aug 19

Members can now access archive reviews of Leopard Adventure by Anthony McGowan, Frozen In Time by Ali Sparkes, and Genie Us by Steve Cole & Linda Chapman. Log in to explore insights into these exciting children’s reads! #NATE www.nate.org.uk/reviews

National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Aug 18

Have you explored our new website yet? As well as members-only features and reviews of children's books and Young Adult fiction, there’s also a fantastic range of news and opinion pieces available to everyone. New content is added each day. #NATE

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · Jul 31

EMC Director @andrewemc.bsky.social calls for meaningful assessment reform as a way to help reinvigorate English in the latest @natefeed.bsky.social magazine

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Aug 1

NATE members can now read English 4-11, our joint publication with @englishassociation.bsky.social‬ and @uklitassociation.bsky.social‬ in flip book form on our redesigned website: nate.org.uk/english-4-11/ #NATE

English 4-11 - National Association for the Teaching of English

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James Durran @jdurran.bsky.social · Jul 29

Honoured to write this.

National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jul 29

James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart, who has died, aged 67, after a rapid progression of Parkinson’s. Jim was a devoted English teacher and a loyal friend of NATE.
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Jim Stewart: a personal recollection - National Association for the Teaching of English

James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart My close friend Jim Stewart, who has died, aged 67, after a rapid progression of Parkinson’s, was a devoted...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jul 29

James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart, who has died, aged 67, after a rapid progression of Parkinson’s. Jim was a devoted English teacher and a loyal friend of NATE.
www.nate.org.uk/2025/07/29/j...

Jim Stewart: a personal recollection - National Association for the Teaching of English

James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart My close friend Jim Stewart, who has died, aged 67, after a rapid progression of Parkinson’s, was a devoted...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jul 18

Jessica De Waal on presenting at BERA’s ‘Eco English’ conference and the powerful role of literature in climate change education. www.nate.org.uk/2025/07/18/l... #NATE

Literature, climate, and the classroom: reflections from the BERA ‘Eco English’ conference - National Association for the Teaching of English

Jessica De Waal on presenting at BERA’s ‘Eco English’ conference and the powerful role of literature in climate change education. Attending and presenting at the BERA (British Educational Research Ass...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jul 15

'The 2025 NATE Conference was a bold reminder of why English teaching continues to matter — perhaps more than ever...'. Francis Gilbert reflects on the recent conference and celebrates 'creativity, commitment, and camaraderie'.

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Why English teaching still matters: reflections from the 2025 NATE Conference - National Association for the Teaching of English

The 2025 NATE Conference was a bold reminder of why English teaching continues to matter — perhaps more than ever Held against a backdrop of curriculum constraints, AI anxiety, and...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jul 2

We enjoyed a fabulous day yesterday at Kingston University for the annual NATE Conference. We explored themes of innovation, inclusion and identity and it was brilliant to see such a strong community of practice and shared values.

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The Poetry Society @handle.invalid · Jul 1

Thanks @natefeed.bsky.social for today's conference! And thanks to poet Ty'rone Haughton, who ran a workshop on our poetry & wellbeing project Steph's Poetry Space. Plus, we enjoyed meeting lots of English teachers and catching up with @poetrybyheart.bsky.social & @firststory.bsky.social !

Photo of poet Ty'rone Haughton wearing a patterned shirt, black trousers and blue trainers. He is at the NATE conference and holds a yellow Steph's Poetry Space booklet.

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jun 28

NATE Conference 2025 this Tuesday at Kingston University. Workshops include everything from enabling a diverse curriculum and active approaches to Shakespeare to fresh approaches for teaching structure and the importance of poetry and well-being in schools. #NATE

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jun 27

Only a few days till the NATE Conference 2025 at Kingston University. Exhibitors include AQA, OCR and Pearson, as well as the British Library, Poetry By Heart, First Story and Tom Davey’s Bright Torches. #NATE

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jun 24

There are still tickets left for our conference on Tuesday 1st July at Kingston University. It’s a brilliant line up — some of the best thinking and ideas about English teaching. If you can, join us! t.co/YRcPypjzcn #NATE

https://www.nate.org.uk/product/nate-conference-2025-ticket/

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Jun 20

The summer issue of Teaching English goes to print soon. Jessica De Waal explores Ted Hughes, the chthulucene, the cyborg and the child audience; Katherine Gordon explores the complexities, challenges and transformative potential of truly decolonial practice
in English. #NATE

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