English Subject Leader Network
- 7th Oct 2025
- Online
- Literacy
- Spaces
- Primary
- Subject Leadership
- Free For Partner Schools
- Non-members From £50.00+VAT
Autumn: 7.10.25
In this session we will take a focus on reading in response to the 2025 KS2 Reading SAT. During the session we will also consider recent updates from the DfE (particularly concerning their planned curriculum review) and will take on board general updates from Ofsted and the key English professional bodies including the UKLA and the National Literacy Trust. We will respond to the 2025 NLT Reading Survey findings (published spring/summer 2025) identifying trends and considering actions that can be taken by English subject leaders.
Spring: 3.2.26
In this session we will take a focus on spelling. The session will be informed by the 2025 SPAG test recent research into approaches for teaching spelling in primary schools. During the session we will also consider recent updates from the DfE (particularly concerning their planned curriculum review) and will take on board general updates from Ofsted and the key English professional bodies including the UKLA and the National Literacy Trust. We will respond to the 2025 NLT Writing Survey findings (published autumn 2025) identifying trends and considering actions that can be taken by English subject leaders.
Summer: 28.4.26
In this session we will take a focus on writing. In the session we will also consider recent updates from the DfE (particularly concerning their planned curriculum review) and will take on board general updates from Ofsted and the key English professional bodies including the UKLA and the National Literacy Trust.
Autumn: 7.10.25
In this session we will take a focus on reading in response to the 2025 KS2 Reading SAT. During the session we will also consider recent updates from the DfE (particularly concerning their planned curriculum review) and will take on board general updates from Ofsted and the key English professional bodies including the UKLA and the National Literacy Trust. We will respond to the 2025 NLT Reading Survey findings (published spring/summer 2025) identifying trends and considering actions that can be taken by English subject leaders.
Spring: 3.2.26
In this session we will take a focus on spelling. The session will be informed by the 2025 SPAG test recent research into approaches for teaching spelling in primary schools. During the session we will also consider recent updates from the DfE (particularly concerning their planned curriculum review) and will take on board general updates from Ofsted and the key English professional bodies including the UKLA and the National Literacy Trust. We will respond to the 2025 NLT Writing Survey findings (published autumn 2025) identifying trends and considering actions that can be taken by English subject leaders.
Summer: 28.4.26
In this session we will take a focus on writing. In the session we will also consider recent updates from the DfE (particularly concerning their planned curriculum review) and will take on board general updates from Ofsted and the key English professional bodies including the UKLA and the National Literacy Trust.
Rachel Clarke As the Director of Primary English, Rachel works with education professionals to improve all aspects of English teaching in the Primary Years. During her 28 years in primary education she has held the positions of SENCO, English Subject Leader and Deputy Headteacher. Before establishing Primary English, Rachel worked as an English Consultant for Coventry Local Authority. She holds the TTA SENCO standards, has completed Ofsted Inspection Skills training from TRIBAL and has been a member of the UKLA National Council as a representative for the West Midlands region. Rachel has a Masters Degree in Education and was awarded a distinction for her research.
Rachel is a knowledgeable and motivational trainer who carefully facilitates the improved understanding, knowledge and skills of others. Rachel specialises in creating bespoke support for schools based on the precise interpretation of their specific needs.