National Association for the Teaching of English

NATE Conference, Tuesday 7th July 2026 - National Association for the Teaching of English Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2026 09:30 - 15:30 BST Location: University of Manchester Join English teachers, writers and researchers from across the UK and beyond for a day packed with fresh ideas, practical s...

This summer, the NATE Conference comes to University of Manchester on Tuesday 7th July. Join us to explore curriculum change, refresh your practice and reconnect with why English matters. Get 25% off with the code EARLYBIRD if you book before 31st March.

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Dead Poets Live: bringing poetry to life in classrooms and beyond - National Association for the Teaching of English Oliver Rowse explains how Dead Poets Live is bringing poetry to life on stage and in classrooms, using performance and participation to inspire a new generation of students Dead Poets...

Oliver Rowse explains how Dead Poets Live is bringing poetry to life on stage and in classrooms, using performance and participation to inspire a new generation of students. www.nate.org.uk/2026/01/09/d...

Teaching is about conveying knowledge. That's simple. But it is also about bringing pupils into a particular relationship with that knowledge. That's not so simple.

Join NATE, the UK’s leading subject association for English teachers. Get inspiring resources, stay up to date with the latest thinking in English education, and join a supportive community — from just £5/month (£1 trainees, £3 ECTs). mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

Calling all English teachers. Do these two things.
1. Go to www.nate.org.uk.
2. Tap to share and add to home screen.
You can now explore some of the best long-form writing about English teaching, optimised for seamless reading on your phone. #NATE

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Calling all English teachers. Do these two things.
1. Go to www.nate.org.uk.
2. Tap to share and add to home screen.
You can now explore some of the best long-form writing about English teaching, optimised for seamless reading on your phone. #NATE

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This year, we're growing our community — and we'd love you to be part of it. Join the UK’s leading subject association for English teachers. Discover inspiring resources, stay up to date with the latest thinking in English education, and become part of a supportive professiona...

This year, we’re growing our community — and we’d love you to be part of it. Discover inspiring resources, the latest thinking in English teaching and become part of a supportive community — from as little as £5 a month.

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Reading aloud is a crucial part of the English classroom. Fluency supports comprehension, fosters engagement and helps to create an inclusive learning environment. Emily Henry makes a case for prioritising opportunities for trainee teachers to read aloud. www.nate.org.uk/2025/11/01/b...

This year, we're growing our community — and we'd love you to be part of it. Join the UK’s leading subject association for English teachers. Discover inspiring resources, stay up to date with the latest thinking in English education, and become part of a supportive professiona...

This year, we’re growing our community — and we’d love you to be part of it. Discover inspiring resources, the latest thinking in English teaching and become part of a supportive community — from as little as £5 a month.

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A Christmas message from Anthony Cockerill, Director of NATE; the NATE AGM Election Results and the NATE ECT Hubs.
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From the NATE Awards to our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the autumn issue of NATE News is full of updates, information about our publications and what's been happening in our Working Groups. #NATE

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Cover of Autumn 2025 issue of Teaching English magazine from National Association for the Teaching of English . Photo shows young teacher writing on board.

Love the new look of @natefeed.bsky.social 's Teaching English magazine, which arrived today. More pages, too, and I like the realism of that quotation on the cover: 'Not by being perfect but by showing up.'

The Harold Rosen Lecture and The NATE Awards for 2024: celebrating excellence in English teaching - National Association for the Teaching of English Teachers and researchers came together for a special event on Wednesday 19th November to honour the legacy of Harold Rosen and to celebrate outstanding contributions to English teaching across the pro...

Teachers and researchers came together for a special event on Wednesday 19th November to honour the legacy of Harold Rosen and to celebrate outstanding contributions to English teaching across the profession.

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Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review is available to read from today. @thecockerill.bsky.social our Director, participated in a webinar with @aqaeducation.bsky.social this afternoon — a valuable discussion and lots of insights from the panellists!

Wednesday's fabulous Harold Rosen Lecture by Carol Atherton reminded us of the transformative power of authentic, dialogic teaching, says NATE chair Mick Connell. The lecture can be viewed after reading Mick's article: t.co/bP8n58Jntp

Carol Atherton's Harold Rosen Lecture advocates for the transformative power of authentic, dialogic teaching - National Association for the Teaching of English Through inspiring examples from her classroom, Dr Atherton highlighted the importance of valuing students’ unique voices and experiences to foster genuine engagement with literature Carol Atherton beg...

The brilliant Harold Rosen Lecture by Carol Atherton advocated for the transformative power of authentic, dialogic teaching, says NATE chair Mick Connell:

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The Royal Court Young Playwrights Award 2026 - National Association for the Teaching of English Do you know young people with something to say, a gift for writing, or a unique perspective on the world? Do you want a completely free programme to support your...

The Royal Court Young Playwrights Award 2026 — do you know young people with something to say, a gift for writing or a unique perspective on the world? @royalcourt.bsky.social

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Teaching English: our flagship magazine, redesigned, refreshed and reimagined. We’re delighted to share the autumn issue — in the post and online next week. The magazine continues to showcase some of the best writing about English teaching. #NATE

Bursaries, recruitment and retention - National Association for the Teaching of English As Labour’s Bridget Phillipson pledges to boost teacher recruitment, the real challenge lies in keeping them. Cuts to arts bursaries and the undervaluing of English risk draining schools of experience...

As Labour’s Bridget Phillipson pledges to boost teacher recruitment, the real challenge is retention. Cuts to bursaries risks draining schools of experience, skills—empathy, critical thinking, creativity — amid AI and misinformation, argues Peter Thomas. www.nate.org.uk/2025/11/11/b...

Thank you to everyone who made the NATE ITE Conference 2025 such a great event. The University of Bedfordshire was a great venue and it was brilliant to come together to discuss writing pedagogy. #NATE

Digested week: Sometimes it feels the clocks do nothing else but go back | Lucy Mangan Women need exclamation marks for good reason!! Plus, Andrew is losing everything he holds dear, including his house full of memories

"Research has revealed that women use three times as many exclamation marks in emails as men. I know, right?!!!!"
Lucy Mangan in great form, sadly just a day too late to include in my latest thing for @natefeed.bsky.social 's 'Teaching English's magazine.
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GCSE Poetry: teaching ideas for Worlds and Lives, with Aaishah Rauf and Lesley Nelson-Addy, 17th November, 4-5pm - National Association for the Teaching of English In this session, Lesley Nelson-Addy and Aaishah Rauf will explore AQA’s Worlds and Lives poetry anthology for GCSE English Literature. Lesley will explore the big picture, outlining the recent exam...

Join us for CPD on AQA’s Worlds and Lives anthology. This online session explores the thinking behind it, the Lit in Colour initiative, and practical classroom strategies to inspire creative and meaningful student responses. Monday 17th November, 4-5pm. www.nate.org.uk/product/gcse...

Planning lessons and schemes of learning with Rachel Roberts, Tuesday 11th November, 4-5pm - National Association for the Teaching of English Rachel Roberts will help teachers refine their lesson and curriculum planning to ensure coherence, progression, and creativity. The session will cover how to design engaging schemes of learning that b...

Join Rachel Roberts on Tuesday 11th November, 4-5pm, as she helps teachers refine their lesson and curriculum planning to ensure coherence, progression, and creativity. This session will be especially useful for trainee teachers or ECTs. www.nate.org.uk/product/plan... #NATE