All Previous Termly Briefing Recordings for Primary English Leaders!

These expert-led English Leader Briefings are designed for Primary Headteachers and English Subject Leaders who want to lead English with confidence and clarity. Each term, we focus on a key aspect of English provision and practice, combining up-to-date guidance, research-informed insight and practical examples from real classrooms. The briefings support leaders to stay current with national expectations while strengthening consistency and impact across their schools. They also provide a valuable opportunity to reflect on practice, share effective approaches and sharpen strategic thinking alongside other leaders. If you are unable to attend a live session, recordings of all briefings are available, ensuring flexible access to essential professional development. Book onto our next FREE live English Leader Briefing to gain expert insight, stay ahead of developments in English, and strengthen your leadership of teaching and learning. The following previous English briefings are all available to watch on demand. Autumn Term 2025 English Briefing In this session we discuss: - The importance of formative assessment to support struggling readers in the primary phase. - Next steps in Oracy: Top tips from schools and school self-evaluation materials. Summer Term 2025 English Leader Briefing In this session we discuss: -Developing Reading for Pleasure: Case Studies from TRG schools – inspiring and easy to implement ideas that make a difference! - The Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report: Headlines and Reflections. Spring Term 2025 English Leader Briefing  In this session we discuss: - Immersive Classrooms: Inspiring Writing. - The latest DfE research report, Use of teaching assistants in schools: Implications for English Leaders. Autumn Term 2024 English Leader Briefing  In this session we discuss: - How to ensure your school website ‘shouts’ Reading! - What makes an effective Writing Curriculum? Summer Term 2024 English Leader Briefing In this session we discuss: - Ensuring Effective Intervention. Keep up and catch up in reading – what really makes the difference? - Improving Reading Comprehension: Why the use of questioning alone isn’t the answer. Spring Term 2024 English Leader Briefing In this session we discuss: - Preparing for Ofsted’s Deep Dive in Reading – 5 things you need to know from schools who have experienced success! - Top Tips for Improving Writing across the Primary Phase.