How to Lead it: Primary English

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Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject specifically The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find:

- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- case studies
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues

Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to your specific subject area. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.

All the key elements of the primary English curriculum are explored including phonics, curriculum design, assessment, reading, writing, handwriting, spelling and oracy as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.

Author Bio

Tricia Moss is Trust Curriculum Lead and English specialist for the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust. Leading across 40 primary schools, Tricia has developed the trust's English curriculum and leads on all aspects of English and reading professional development. Tricia's previous roles include English subject leader, Local Authority writing moderator and KS2 to KS3 transition lead.

Sallie Stanton is the Chief Education Officer for Advantage Schools, a multi-academy trust where she oversees quality of education, including curriculum, standards, and professional development across all schools in the organisation. Sallie has over seventeen years experience teaching English, leading and developing teachers in schools.

Sallie and Tricia regularly work together to discuss and develop approaches to curriculum, pedagogy and professional development related to primary English.

Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.