The study, Excellence in English, presents 12 case studies of schools rated as "outstanding" in their teaching of English.
Common traits were allowing teachers to be creative with the curriculum, designing lessons with children and an ability to meet their particular needs.
The best English teachers also observed each other's lessons and sometimes taught together, ensuring lessons were fun, involved group work and were backed by extra curricula activities. These included theatre trips, working with local writers and organising reading groups.
Among those schools featured is Castle View Primary School, Halton, which treats all pupils as writers. One strategy used was to make high-quality, hardback writing books available to older pupils.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
