Purpose and Audience in Writing

In this creative session we provide teachers with ideas to support their children to write for different purposes and audiences. During the course we:

• Consider what is meant by purpose and audience

• Build subject knowledge about different text types

• Provide practical approaches to put purpose and audience at the heart of writing

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Rachel Clarke is the director of Primary English, a consultancy that has worked with teachers across the country for the past 11 years to improve all aspects of English teaching in the Primary Years. During 30 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 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.

Rachel is an experienced writer and series editor. She is the author of over 10 educational books, including Assess Fluency in Reading published by Collins and was part of the writing team that produced the KS2 Guided Reading Handbooks for Collins Big Cat. She writes regularly for Teach Primary magazine, and co-wrote the National Literacy Trust's primary spoken language training.

Rachel enjoys creating downloadable resources which she shares on her website primaryenglished.co.uk.