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EMC Director @andrewemc.bsky.social calls for meaningful assessment reform as a way to help reinvigorate English in the latest @natefeed.bsky.social magazine

NATE members can now read English 4-11, our joint publication with @englishassociation.bsky.social‬ and @uklitassociation.bsky.social‬ in flip book form on our redesigned website: nate.org.uk/english-4-11/ #NATE

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Jim Stewart: a personal recollection - National Association for the Teaching of English James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart My close friend Jim Stewart, who has died, aged 67, after a rapid progression of Parkinson’s, was a devoted...

James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart, who has died, aged 67, after a rapid progression of Parkinson’s. Jim was a devoted English teacher and a loyal friend of NATE.
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Literature, climate, and the classroom: reflections from the BERA ‘Eco English’ conference - National Association for the Teaching of English Jessica De Waal on presenting at BERA’s ‘Eco English’ conference and the powerful role of literature in climate change education. Attending and presenting at the BERA (British Educational Research Ass...

Jessica De Waal on presenting at BERA’s ‘Eco English’ conference and the powerful role of literature in climate change education. www.nate.org.uk/2025/07/18/l... #NATE

Why English teaching still matters: reflections from the 2025 NATE Conference - National Association for the Teaching of English The 2025 NATE Conference was a bold reminder of why English teaching continues to matter — perhaps more than ever Held against a backdrop of curriculum constraints, AI anxiety, and...

'The 2025 NATE Conference was a bold reminder of why English teaching continues to matter — perhaps more than ever...'. Francis Gilbert reflects on the recent conference and celebrates 'creativity, commitment, and camaraderie'.

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We enjoyed a fabulous day yesterday at Kingston University for the annual NATE Conference. We explored themes of innovation, inclusion and identity and it was brilliant to see such a strong community of practice and shared values.

Photo of poet Ty'rone Haughton wearing a patterned shirt, black trousers and blue trainers. He is at the NATE conference and holds a yellow Steph's Poetry Space booklet.

Thanks @natefeed.bsky.social for today's conference! And thanks to poet Ty'rone Haughton, who ran a workshop on our poetry & wellbeing project Steph's Poetry Space. Plus, we enjoyed meeting lots of English teachers and catching up with @poetrybyheart.bsky.social & @firststory.bsky.social !

NATE Conference 2025 this Tuesday at Kingston University. Workshops include everything from enabling a diverse curriculum and active approaches to Shakespeare to fresh approaches for teaching structure and the importance of poetry and well-being in schools. #NATE

Only a few days till the NATE Conference 2025 at Kingston University. Exhibitors include AQA, OCR and Pearson, as well as the British Library, Poetry By Heart, First Story and Tom Davey’s Bright Torches. #NATE

There are still tickets left for our conference on Tuesday 1st July at Kingston University. It’s a brilliant line up — some of the best thinking and ideas about English teaching. If you can, join us! t.co/YRcPypjzcn #NATE

The summer issue of Teaching English goes to print soon. Jessica De Waal explores Ted Hughes, the chthulucene, the cyborg and the child audience; Katherine Gordon explores the complexities, challenges and transformative potential of truly decolonial practice
in English. #NATE

NATE Conference 2025 Ticket - National Association for the Teaching of English Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:30 - 15:30 BST Location: Kingston University London Kingston Hill Campus Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB Join English teachers, writers and researchers from acros...

Join us for inspiration at the NATE Conference 2025. Pete Hobbs leads a creative writing session, Francis Gilbert explores the power of mindful writing and Ty’rone Haughton & Natasha Ryan show how poetry transforms wellbeing in schools. Unmissable CPD! www.nate.org.uk/product/nate...

At the NATE Conference 2025, expect workshops that put communication and craft at the centre: Sarah Davies on the power of oracy in English, Laura Quinn on fresh approaches to teaching structure and Peter Thomas on literacies for life beyond the classroom. #NATE

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Discover powerful ideas in English teaching at the NATE Conference 2025. Clare Lawrence explores metaphor and poetic transcription. Alix Amrane diversifies KS4 with My Name is Leon. Stephanie Holt shows how AI supports learning in the English classroom.

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Check out our news updates about English teaching and what's been happening at NATE. nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE

NATE Conference 2025 Ticket - National Association for the Teaching of English Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:30 - 15:30 BST Location: Kingston University London Kingston Hill Campus Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB Join English teachers, writers and researchers from acros...

Don't miss out - join us on Tuesday 1st July for workshops and discussions on the future of English teaching, Shakespeare, writing, AI, curriculum, oracy and much more. 25% discount on bookings before the end of May with the code 'earlybird'! www.nate.org.uk/product/nate... #NATE

NATE Conference 2025 Ticket - National Association for the Teaching of English Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:30 - 15:30 BST Location: Kingston University London Kingston Hill Campus Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB Join English teachers, writers and researchers from…

How do we get students to want to read? Deborah Niven explores reading for pleasure, Peter Stockwell & Jessica Norledge introduce the Stylistics Toolkit — perfect for analysis — and Julia Sutherland shares a bold way to help students read faster and with confidence. www.nate.org.uk/product/nate...

NATE Conference 2025 Ticket - National Association for the Teaching of English Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:30 - 15:30 BST Location: Kingston University London Kingston Hill Campus Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB Join English teachers, writers and researchers from…

Get ready to kick off NATE Conference 2025 with a burst of ideas and energy: Tom Davey shows how to make Shakespeare active and exciting, Rachel Fenn rethinks how we balance gender in the curriculum and Jonathan Morgan from AQA reveals what’s new in GCSE English. www.nate.org.uk/product/nate...

How can the process of storyboarding film help our students write compelling prose? - National Association for the Teaching of English By borrowing structural and visual techniques from film, students can plan and draft prose with greater clarity, control, and creativity — making their writing more structured, immersive, and compelli...

By borrowing structural and visual techniques from film, students can plan and draft prose with greater clarity, control, and creativity — making their writing more structured, immersive, and compelling, says Anthony Cockerill. www.nate.org.uk/2025/05/23/h... #NATE #illumiNATE

Tomorrow is the Let's Talk Again hybrid conference from our friends at @uklitassociation.bsky.social. It sounds like it's going to be a fabulous event!

NATE Conference 2025 Ticket - National Association for the Teaching of English Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:30 - 15:30 BST Location: Kingston University London Kingston Hill Campus Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB Join English teachers, writers and researchers from acros...

Join us at the NATE Conference on 1st July at Kingston University for a day of ideas, inspiration and meaningful conversations on everything from diversity to active approaches to Shakespeare. 25% discount for May bookings with the code 'earlybird'. www.nate.org.uk/product/nate...

Philosophies of English Studies: Past, Present, and Future Directions: seminar series continues at the University of Bedfordshire with ‘The Political Landscape’. Free and open to all. www.nate.org.uk/2025/05/12/p... #nate

Excellent! Thanks Gary @natefeed.bsky.social
I think @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @barbarableiman.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @myf1990.bsky.social @xris32.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social will enjoy this

NATE members can now read all current and back issues of Teaching English magazine in a seamless and intuitive flip book directly on our new website. #NATE www.nate.org.uk

Poetry, Art, Ambiguity, Meaning and Interpretation - National Association for the Teaching of English Gary Snapper’s work on poetry and art aims to help students to become more confident in responding to poetry, and more aware of the reader’s role in interpreting it What’s...

This thoughtful piece from Gary Snapper reminds us: ambiguity isn’t a flaw in art or literature — it’s often where the deepest learning begins. A must-read for teachers looking to build student confidence and curiosity around poetry. #NATE #illumiNATE www.nate.org.uk/2025/05/09/p...

Capturing animals in poetry: a teacher’s guide - National Association for the Teaching of English What does it mean to ‘capture’ an animal in poetry? By using the work of Ted Hughes, Dr. Jessica De Waal explores the ways in which students can be empowered...

What does it mean to ‘capture’ an animal in poetry? Using the work of Ted Hughes, Dr. Jessica De Waal explores the ways in which students can be empowered to create their own vivid descriptions that powerfully evoke the natural world #NATE #illumiNATE
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Thanks Roger - we’ll check them out - they sound very interesting.

Indeed! A great poem for sure.

Capturing animals in poetry: a teacher’s guide - National Association for the Teaching of English What does it mean to ‘capture’ an animal in poetry? By using the work of Ted Hughes, Dr. Jessica De Waal explores the ways in which students can be empowered...

What does it mean to ‘capture’ an animal in poetry? Using the work of Ted Hughes, Dr. Jessica De Waal explores the ways in which students can be empowered to create their own vivid descriptions that powerfully evoke the natural world #NATE #illumiNATE
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