On the @Ambition_Inst blog we're sharing some of the things we learned from our work on the #NPQLL

Two blogs in a week I hear you say… this one is an oldie but a goodie (tweaked for Substack) making a case for the need to teach literacy well, and the reasons some colleagues might not believe this is the case :

Something to read if you’re starting to think about reading as a secondary teacher or leader: https://t.co/W5PGU6gtC0 I explain the why, share what it’s useful to know and make some links to some great free resources.

If you’re looking to better understand the role, challenges and positives of oracy for education, these are worth a listen. A really diverse group of contributors.

Explore what effective leadership and teaching of reading looks like at four schools in our new case studies. Plus, discover our 11 principles for effective leadership of reading to help you put this into practice. Download now: https://t.co/KOqQ8Nv2j4

The issues with reading in schools are widely recognised, but how can senior leaders turn the tide? @Ambition_Inst visits schools that have successfully raised standards https://t.co/9NQXqzSjiW

"Developing expertise in the leadership of literacy is key to improving schools, learning outcomes and future lives for pupils across the country." If you're exploring how to put evidence into practice and support pupils to become confident, fluent readers this is invaluable.

If you lead schools, or lead literacy have a look at this publication which outlines reading research, shares principles and case studies to help the leadership of reading.

A poll for primary classroom teachers (please retweet): Excluding stuff like safeguarding, epipen training, admin, etc, roughly how much time *each year* do you get *in school* to dedicate to professional development aimed at pedagogy or subject knowledge improvement?

A reminder of our Curriculum and Assessment Review regional events - hope to see some of you there

We’re back with two great FREE talks for teachers in November. Sign up details below! @Team_English1 @LitdriveUK

Great to hear from @oracycommission ‘s @RealGeoffBarton @son1bun, @RobDrummond and some amazing pupils from @voice21oracy schools. My favourite quote ‘this isn’t just (for) the English department’ Amazing to see the culmination of your hard word @amy_gaunt and colleagues.

We need to talk about oracy—what it is, why it matters, and why it matters now, in particular. We are proud to share the final report from The Oracy Education Commission, including our findings and recommendations. We need to talk👇 https://t.co/G2AFXAMug8

If you are anywhere near Wisbech this Thursday evening, and if you fancy hearing me talk about reading (a presentation and a Q&A), then tickets can be purchased by following the link below. ⬇️

To build on my last blog, this time I’m talking about the role of leadership for literacy. https://t.co/s5t7a82zJz A reflection on some great practice I’ve seen, that would benefit from being emulated in more settings.

Excited to be working on this with some of my excellent colleagues @Ambition_Inst - click through to find out more.

Download our Black literature timeline and brand new teacher's resource pack. https://t.co/KqRReio0mZ Chart the rich history of Black writing in Britain, and spark reading and writing for pleasure.

To build on my last blog, this time I’m talking about the role of leadership for literacy. https://t.co/s5t7a82zJz A reflection on some great practice I’ve seen, that would benefit from being emulated in more settings.

Oracy October begins tomorrow! 🤩 Don’t miss our fantastic, free, expert-led webinars happening throughout Oracy October! Sign up for FREE below👇 https://t.co/JS36VLTaxr

Forensic Linguistics for A level English teachers. A one day event run by @AIFL_Aston. See here for details @Team_English1 @LitdriveUK @EngLangBlog @NATEfeed

Go see some great edu-people at @researchEDBelf I have FOMO, but I know seeing @lamb_heart_tea @MrsBallAP @HughesHaili @msybibi @MiriamHussain_ will be ace! Some of the best folks!