How to Lead it: Primary English

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 classroom examples - case studies - reflective questions - suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues ...all applied thoughtfully to a particular 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 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.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Tricia Moss, Sallie Stanton
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 14.08.2025
• EAN: 9781801996501
• ISBN: 978-1-80199-650-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: How to Lead It
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Teaching materials, hand-outs; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Management: leadership & motivation, Teaching of a specific subject, Teachers' classroom resources & material, Educational: English language: reading & writing skills, Primary and middle schools, Teachers’ classroom resources and material, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Reading & Phonics, EDUCATION / Teaching / General, Teaching of reading, writing and numeracy, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Language Arts