News reports suggest schools are facing a 'masculinity crisis'. Harmeet Matharu explains how she invited Year Eight students to explore masculinity through literature, history and debate - creating space for thoughtful, non-judgemental discussion. www.nate.org.uk/2026/04/15/f...
If you believe in the value of English as a humane, creative and essential subject, joining NATE is one of the best ways to support its future so we can ensure that English remains rich, dynamic, and meaningful — for teachers and students.
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‘As spring arrives, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the future of English, but at the same time, some longer-standing features of the subject remain worth reflecting on,’ says NATE Director, @thecockerill.bsky.social, in our March updates.
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Absolutely’ to this. To extend the period from which ‘literary heritage’ novels can be chosen for GCSE English Literature would be a game changer.
Changing the requirement for GCSE students to read a 19th-century novel could help to add diversity to the curriculum in English, argues @bobeaglestone.bsky.social
The United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) and the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) have published a joint set of Statements of Principle in response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. www.nate.org.uk/2026/03/05/n...
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in this blog i outline the theory of change for linguistic justice in schools that i am working with and hoping to develop as part of my Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk project, beginning in the autumn 💜
With a Philip Leverhulme Prize, @iancushing.bsky.social is leading a three-year project on linguistic justice in schools. The research aims to drive systemic change, challenge deficit views of language, and build more just educational futures. www.nate.org.uk/2026/02/11/d... #NATE
The NATE ECT Network is a free, supportive space for Early Career Teachers of English. Share what’s working, unpack what’s tricky, and learn alongside others who get these early years — plus connect with mentors and subject experts.
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This summer, the NATE Conference comes to University of Manchester on Tuesday 7th July. Join us to explore curriculum change, refresh your practice and reconnect with why English matters. Get 25% off with the code EARLYBIRD if you book before 31st March.
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This weekend, become a NATE subscriber and join our community. Every so often, we’ll send you useful resources, updates from our work and links to our latest articles. Sign up today and we'll send you a curated selection of our most recent writing. #NATE
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In an exam-driven system, choosing a modern, diverse GCSE text can feel like a gamble. But Kit de Waal’s My Name Is Leon has given Alix Amrane and Caroline Ovel’s students insight into care, race, class, and shared humanity.
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In an exam-driven system, choosing a modern, diverse GCSE text can feel like a gamble. But Kit de Waal’s My Name Is Leon has given Alix Amrane and Caroline Ovel’s students insight into care, race, class, and shared humanity.
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We really enjoyed this piece for @natecommunity.bsky.social about switching to My Name Is Leon for GCSE English Literature. Here's hoping more schools will take the plunge mailchi.mp/27486ade3330...
This summer, the NATE Conference comes to University of Manchester on Tuesday 7th July. Join us to explore curriculum change, refresh your practice and reconnect with why English matters. Get 25% off with the code EARLYBIRD if you book before 31st March.
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Oliver Rowse explains how Dead Poets Live is bringing poetry to life on stage and in classrooms, using performance and participation to inspire a new generation of students. www.nate.org.uk/2026/01/09/d...
Teaching is about conveying knowledge. That's simple. But it is also about bringing pupils into a particular relationship with that knowledge. That's not so simple.
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Calling all English teachers. Do these two things.
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Calling all English teachers. Do these two things.
1. Go to www.nate.org.uk.
2. Tap to share and add to home screen.
You can now explore some of the best long-form writing about English teaching, optimised for seamless reading on your phone. #NATE
Join me tomorrow if you can! In emoji, this is what we’ll be looking at: 🎓📖🧑🏫😍💔💪⭐️👏🥇
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Reading aloud is a crucial part of the English classroom. Fluency supports comprehension, fosters engagement and helps to create an inclusive learning environment. Emily Henry makes a case for prioritising opportunities for trainee teachers to read aloud. www.nate.org.uk/2025/11/01/b...