Teaching and learning

What is oracy and how can it help teachers to close the language gap? With CPD advice for English teachers, you'll find a selection of engaging classroom resources to develop students' speaking and listening skills. 

As we learn more about the benefits of developing students' oracy skills, Sue Cowley shares her practical tips and teaching strategies for managing group work effectively to develop their speaking, listening and communication skills. 

With experts reporting a learning loss in reading of between 2-7 months for all students following school disruptions, closing the reading gap has never been more important. We share some of our favourite reading for pleasure resources for English teachers and students.  

Teaching poetry can be wonderful, but some students struggle to engage with the challenges of poetic language, structure and form. With a range of playful approaches to try, you'll find ideas to inspire KS3-5 students to read and analyse poetry with more confidence and enjoyment, and even start writing their own poetry too.