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Welcome to our brand-new digital home. We’re committed to supporting English teachers with resources, professional development, and a shared vision for the future. #nate #teachingenglish
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Today we launched NATE's Creative Approaches to Teaching Poetry project, funded by Tower. Teachers from Hall Cross, Wales High, King James's and King Edward VII schools joined James Durran for a day of shared reading, discussion and creative exploration. Updates to follow!
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Tickets for the NATE Conference, sponsored by @AQAEnglish, are selling fast, but some are still available: £25 trainees/ECTs, £35 members, £45 non-members. Includes refreshments, lunch, exhibitor access and drinks reception. nate.org.uk/product/nate-con…
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
Brilliant piece Barbara! I’ve only read quickly but I’ll be rereading more carefully on Monday and following up on some of the refs. I haven’t read the Burgess et al study, which sounds v interesting
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"A few very limited talk strategies have appeared and been endlessly discussed on social media. They risk sucking all the oxygen out of the room": a superb synthesis of genuine, gimmick-free #oracy education by @BarbaraBleiman @NATEfeed: nate.org.uk/2026/06/05/think…
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
Interesting article in @NATEfeed on ‘Why good writers still struggle with new writing tasks’
It explains new research exploring how writing in history, science & English varies and the different demands & opportunities they create.
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In this great article, @BarbaraBleiman explores what the momentum behind oracy means for English classrooms, drawing together research, policy and practice to highlight the ideas we should keep in mind as we prepare for the new National Curriculum.
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
Can anyone recommend any great English Lit A Level teaching in the south west that might allow me to come and observe/ pick their brains on June 29th?
@NATEfeed @EnglishAssoc @mr_englishteach @LauraLolder @DoWise @SPryke2
Huge thanks if anyone has any contacts!
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Read the latest issue of NATE News, book tickets for our summer conference and enjoy the latest posts from our blog.
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
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Check out my feature in @NATEfeed here nate.org.uk/features/page/4/
#TeachFilm #FilmStudies #Drama #TeachersAsWriters
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So awesome, love this
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
May 22
They should. I’d love to teach it too- I was a writer for many years before I was a teacher. Wouldn’t it be a joy, both for the students- and for us?
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
Hire poets!!! We can teach this!!!
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From zines to protest poetry, an East London college has transformed the Extended Project Qualification into a year-long creative writing incubator. Pete Lawler explains how it works — and why it could work in your school too.
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Living and learning, anti-perspirant, and being part of a wonderful community of practice.
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
We're delighted to announce more details about this year’s NATE Conference on Tuesday 7th July, held at the University of Manchester and sponsored by our friends @AQAEnglish. Find out more and book your ticket today!
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
Who do I know going to the @NATEfeed conference?
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May 11
John Dixon: the conversation of the classroom
English in Education's tribute to the pioneer English teacher can be read freely here: bit.ly/Dixon-conversation @NATEfeed @MichaelRosenYes @thecockerill
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
Conversations, challenges, and the future of English: thoughts on the beginning of a period of change from @thecockerill
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National Association for the Teaching of English retweeted
If students can decode words yet still miss meaning, the problem runs deeper than vocabulary. Eleanor Nicholls Steed argues that closing the reading gap needs a shift from word-by-word instruction to teaching students how to build meaning across texts.
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