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About these recordings

These fully funded briefings are aimed at Primary Head teachers and English Subject Leaders. Each term we focus on a different aspect of English provision and practice. They are are great way of keeping up to date and sharing good practice. If you missed a live session, you can watch the recording of all the live sessions here!  Don't forget to book on to our next live Free English Leader Briefing! 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.

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I'm Pet Henshaw, co-founder of Dandelion Learning. Keeping school leaders updated on the latest educational news and research initiatives is one of our key priorities. These briefings are free and accessible to all schools

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