The Training Ground

For trainees and NQTs

We remember how it feels to be the new teacher on the block – and so we’ve designed a place for English trainees and NQTs to call their own.

Essentials for perfect planning – what makes the perfect lesson and how should it be assessed? Plus ideas for starters, mains and puddings ... no, sorry, plenaries

Resources – our bank of trainee and NQT-friendly teaching materials

School placements – who does what for you in school to help you become the best teacher you can be

Passing the course – advice on gathering evidence and on working at Master's level

Plus jargon-busting glossaries, a comprehensive reading list, and more!

www.teachit.co.uk/training-ground

The Poetry Place

Writer in residence

Trevor Millum’s Poetry Place aims to help with the teaching, understanding and enjoyment of poetry – and does so in wonderfully creative ways.

Open studio – writer at work

Workshop – resources, ideas and tools for poetry at KS3, GCSE and A level, plus support materials for Touchstones Now

Verse surgery – a place to share your poems and students’ poems with our Poetry Doctor and Verse Nurse

Poetry Pub – musings on poems and poetry, books for younger readers, and more

Street corner – FAQs and FEGs (frequently expressed gripes)

www.teachit.co.uk/poetryplace

The Language Sputnik

For Teachit Language members

Sputnik is having a well deserved rest but you'll find most of the content – and more – on our Language pages. Come and have a look! 

The Word Kitchen

Novel approaches for English and ICT

The Word Kitchen has gone into retirement. But fear not, we have a new ICT in English area where you can find all of Chris Warren's resources and more.

See you there!

The Subject Leaders’ Sanctuary

The Subject Leader’s Sanctuary page has been put to bed for the time being. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this page over time. We hope you have enjoyed the content.