National Association for the Teaching of English
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Empowering English teachers to inspire young people. A not-for-profit charitable organisation, established in 1963.
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Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review is available to read from today. @thecockerill.bsky.social our Director, participated in a webinar with @aqaeducation.bsky.social this afternoon — a valuable discussion and lots of insights from the panellists!
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review is available to read from today. @thecockerill.bsky.social our Director, participated in a webinar with @aqaeducation.bsky.social this afternoon — a valuable discussion and lots of insights from the panellists!
Teaching English: our flagship magazine, redesigned, refreshed and reimagined. We’re delighted to share the autumn issue — in the post and online next week. The magazine continues to showcase some of the best writing about English teaching. #NATE
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Teaching English: our flagship magazine, redesigned, refreshed and reimagined. We’re delighted to share the autumn issue — in the post and online next week. The magazine continues to showcase some of the best writing about English teaching. #NATE
Thank you to everyone who made the NATE ITE Conference 2025 such a great event. The University of Bedfordshire was a great venue and it was brilliant to come together to discuss writing pedagogy. #NATE
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thank you to everyone who made the NATE ITE Conference 2025 such a great event. The University of Bedfordshire was a great venue and it was brilliant to come together to discuss writing pedagogy. #NATE
How can we keep sociolinguistics & stylistics alive in English classrooms when the curriculum leaves little room? The NATE Language Working Group is exploring ways to keep language study rich, relevant & exciting.
Contact [email protected] to find out more! #NATE
Contact [email protected] to find out more! #NATE
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How can we keep sociolinguistics & stylistics alive in English classrooms when the curriculum leaves little room? The NATE Language Working Group is exploring ways to keep language study rich, relevant & exciting.
Contact [email protected] to find out more! #NATE
Contact [email protected] to find out more! #NATE
We're launching a Working Group for primary teachers passionate about literacy, and creativity. We’ll be sharing ideas, tackling challenges and celebrating what makes primary English teaching so inspiring. We’d love you to join us!
Contact [email protected] for details.
Contact [email protected] for details.
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We're launching a Working Group for primary teachers passionate about literacy, and creativity. We’ll be sharing ideas, tackling challenges and celebrating what makes primary English teaching so inspiring. We’d love you to join us!
Contact [email protected] for details.
Contact [email protected] for details.
NATE’s autumn CPD series explores creative writing, building a reading culture, analytical writing for GCSE teaching and effective curriculum planning — with practical ideas you can use straight away. www.nate.org.uk/product-cate... #NATE
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NATE’s autumn CPD series explores creative writing, building a reading culture, analytical writing for GCSE teaching and effective curriculum planning — with practical ideas you can use straight away. www.nate.org.uk/product-cate... #NATE
English teaching never stands still — new research, debates and approaches are emerging all the time. The NATE news page brings it all together: updates from the English community, commentary from teachers and academics and stories that matter. www.nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE
October 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
English teaching never stands still — new research, debates and approaches are emerging all the time. The NATE news page brings it all together: updates from the English community, commentary from teachers and academics and stories that matter. www.nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE
Don't miss the latest news from the English teaching community. The NATE news page has the latest updates, insights and stories shaping the subject right now. www.nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE
October 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Don't miss the latest news from the English teaching community. The NATE news page has the latest updates, insights and stories shaping the subject right now. www.nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE
Coming later this week, NATE guest blogger @lpearcelearning.bsky.social argues for a shift towards teaching grammar in context, where language knowledge fuels creativity and meaning, not just test prep. #NATE
September 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Coming later this week, NATE guest blogger @lpearcelearning.bsky.social argues for a shift towards teaching grammar in context, where language knowledge fuels creativity and meaning, not just test prep. #NATE
Members can now access archive reviews of Leopard Adventure by Anthony McGowan, Frozen In Time by Ali Sparkes, and Genie Us by Steve Cole & Linda Chapman. Log in to explore insights into these exciting children’s reads! #NATE www.nate.org.uk/reviews
August 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Members can now access archive reviews of Leopard Adventure by Anthony McGowan, Frozen In Time by Ali Sparkes, and Genie Us by Steve Cole & Linda Chapman. Log in to explore insights into these exciting children’s reads! #NATE www.nate.org.uk/reviews
Have you explored our new website yet? As well as members-only features and reviews of children's books and Young Adult fiction, there’s also a fantastic range of news and opinion pieces available to everyone. New content is added each day. #NATE
www.nate.org.uk
www.nate.org.uk
August 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Have you explored our new website yet? As well as members-only features and reviews of children's books and Young Adult fiction, there’s also a fantastic range of news and opinion pieces available to everyone. New content is added each day. #NATE
www.nate.org.uk
www.nate.org.uk
We enjoyed a fabulous day yesterday at Kingston University for the annual NATE Conference. We explored themes of innovation, inclusion and identity and it was brilliant to see such a strong community of practice and shared values.
July 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
We enjoyed a fabulous day yesterday at Kingston University for the annual NATE Conference. We explored themes of innovation, inclusion and identity and it was brilliant to see such a strong community of practice and shared values.
NATE Conference 2025 this Tuesday at Kingston University. Workshops include everything from enabling a diverse curriculum and active approaches to Shakespeare to fresh approaches for teaching structure and the importance of poetry and well-being in schools. #NATE
June 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
NATE Conference 2025 this Tuesday at Kingston University. Workshops include everything from enabling a diverse curriculum and active approaches to Shakespeare to fresh approaches for teaching structure and the importance of poetry and well-being in schools. #NATE
Only a few days till the NATE Conference 2025 at Kingston University. Exhibitors include AQA, OCR and Pearson, as well as the British Library, Poetry By Heart, First Story and Tom Davey’s Bright Torches. #NATE
June 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Only a few days till the NATE Conference 2025 at Kingston University. Exhibitors include AQA, OCR and Pearson, as well as the British Library, Poetry By Heart, First Story and Tom Davey’s Bright Torches. #NATE
The summer issue of Teaching English goes to print soon. Jessica De Waal explores Ted Hughes, the chthulucene, the cyborg and the child audience; Katherine Gordon explores the complexities, challenges and transformative potential of truly decolonial practice
in English. #NATE
in English. #NATE
June 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The summer issue of Teaching English goes to print soon. Jessica De Waal explores Ted Hughes, the chthulucene, the cyborg and the child audience; Katherine Gordon explores the complexities, challenges and transformative potential of truly decolonial practice
in English. #NATE
in English. #NATE
At the NATE Conference 2025, expect workshops that put communication and craft at the centre: Sarah Davies on the power of oracy in English, Laura Quinn on fresh approaches to teaching structure and Peter Thomas on literacies for life beyond the classroom. #NATE
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June 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
At the NATE Conference 2025, expect workshops that put communication and craft at the centre: Sarah Davies on the power of oracy in English, Laura Quinn on fresh approaches to teaching structure and Peter Thomas on literacies for life beyond the classroom. #NATE
www.nate.org.uk/nate-confere...
www.nate.org.uk/nate-confere...
Discover powerful ideas in English teaching at the NATE Conference 2025. Clare Lawrence explores metaphor and poetic transcription. Alix Amrane diversifies KS4 with My Name is Leon. Stephanie Holt shows how AI supports learning in the English classroom.
www.nate.org.uk/nate-confere...
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June 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Discover powerful ideas in English teaching at the NATE Conference 2025. Clare Lawrence explores metaphor and poetic transcription. Alix Amrane diversifies KS4 with My Name is Leon. Stephanie Holt shows how AI supports learning in the English classroom.
www.nate.org.uk/nate-confere...
www.nate.org.uk/nate-confere...
Check out our news updates about English teaching and what's been happening at NATE. nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE
May 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Check out our news updates about English teaching and what's been happening at NATE. nate.org.uk/category/news/ #NATE
Coming this Friday in illumiNATE: what does it mean to ‘capture’ an animal in poetry? By using the work of Ted Hughes, Dr. Jessica De Waal explores the ways students can be empowered to create their own vivid descriptions that powerfully evoke the natural world. #illumiNATE #NATE
April 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Coming this Friday in illumiNATE: what does it mean to ‘capture’ an animal in poetry? By using the work of Ted Hughes, Dr. Jessica De Waal explores the ways students can be empowered to create their own vivid descriptions that powerfully evoke the natural world. #illumiNATE #NATE
‘The spirits of all three’: lessons past, present and future – using drama to engage students when reading poetry and prose. A brilliant account from Sue Pinnick amongst the new features... www.nate.org.uk/features/ #NATE
April 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
‘The spirits of all three’: lessons past, present and future – using drama to engage students when reading poetry and prose. A brilliant account from Sue Pinnick amongst the new features... www.nate.org.uk/features/ #NATE
The new issue of English 4-11, from
NATEfeed.bsky.social, englishassocation.bsky.social and uklitassociation.bsky.social is out now. Some fabulous writing and inspiration.
NATEfeed.bsky.social, englishassocation.bsky.social and uklitassociation.bsky.social is out now. Some fabulous writing and inspiration.
March 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The new issue of English 4-11, from
NATEfeed.bsky.social, englishassocation.bsky.social and uklitassociation.bsky.social is out now. Some fabulous writing and inspiration.
NATEfeed.bsky.social, englishassocation.bsky.social and uklitassociation.bsky.social is out now. Some fabulous writing and inspiration.
Lots of progress with our imminent brand new website this week. It’s a brilliant way to enjoy some of the best long-form writing about English teaching on your desktop, tablet or phone. If you’re not a member yet, subscribe and we’ll keep you in the loop! mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...
March 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Lots of progress with our imminent brand new website this week. It’s a brilliant way to enjoy some of the best long-form writing about English teaching on your desktop, tablet or phone. If you’re not a member yet, subscribe and we’ll keep you in the loop! mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...
The spring issue of Teaching English is available to read now via the NATE members' dashboard. Sally Hobday and Becca Durham explore racial representation in English and Emma Stott shows how DNA by Dennis Kelly disrupts comfort zones, plus lots more. #NATE #teachingenglish
March 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The spring issue of Teaching English is available to read now via the NATE members' dashboard. Sally Hobday and Becca Durham explore racial representation in English and Emma Stott shows how DNA by Dennis Kelly disrupts comfort zones, plus lots more. #NATE #teachingenglish
Read the fresh issue of illumiNATE, in which Peter Thomas explores loaded language through accounts of the execution of Charles I. #NATE #illumiNATE #teamenglish mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...
March 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Read the fresh issue of illumiNATE, in which Peter Thomas explores loaded language through accounts of the execution of Charles I. #NATE #illumiNATE #teamenglish mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...
And finally on @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social, Kathryn, our Primary officer, says: 'I'm currently listening to the audio book of Mark Hodkinson's 'No One Round Here Reads Tolstoy' as I potter about in the sunshine. Poignant and powerful, it tells of the books and authors that shaped his life.'
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
And finally on @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social, Kathryn, our Primary officer, says: 'I'm currently listening to the audio book of Mark Hodkinson's 'No One Round Here Reads Tolstoy' as I potter about in the sunshine. Poignant and powerful, it tells of the books and authors that shaped his life.'