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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚃 Making my way to Manchester for the @natecommunity.bsky.social Conference. 💭📚 I'll be talking KS2-KS3 transition, offering helpful approaches to support ambition and inclusion for all pupils. #BuildInNotBoltOn 👋 Hope to see you there! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thecockerill.bsky.social

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Teach Secondary @teachsecondary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

When planning becomes something to be obeyed rather than interpreted, what happens to the human moments that bring learning to life? Series 2 of No Running in the Corridors kicks off with AHT Chris Dilley & @thecockerill.bsky.social from @natecommunity.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-...

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Anthony Cockerill @thecockerill.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It was a pleasure to join Helen and Chris to talk about planning and what happens in the classroom!

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

‘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. mailchi.mp/8c7214ddbb78...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

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 tinyurl.com/h76j3tfe

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Once in a while, we share updates and resources, as well as links to news and blog posts we think you’ll find useful. Sign up today and receive a curated selection of our most recent writing and resou...

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Great. I am pleased about that. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Something else to add- neither of these colleagues have any experience in language development/oracy as far as I can tell. Very worrying.

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Jamie Tahsin and Matt Shea speaking about their careers in journalism and documentary making, as well as their experiences behind the scenes with Andrew Tate.

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James Durran @jdurran.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Join NATE, the UK’s leading subject association for English teachers. Get inspiring resources, stay up to date with the latest thinking in English education, and join a supportive community — from just £5/month (£1 trainees, £3 ECTs). mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

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James Durran @jdurran.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Have finally left X. The golden years of eduTwitter are long gone, although I've continued to gain a lot from being on the platform, even recently. Now I think it's time to invest in this one properly.

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

💡Bob Cox (@openingdoors.bsky.social) and I both sharing in our enjoyment of reading the latest issue of @natefeed.bsky.social 'Teaching English' magazine! 💭 Great minds thinking alike! @thecockerill.bsky.social @suepinnick.bsky.social #EnglishTeachers #InitialTeacherEducation #EduSky

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clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social @clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Nice examples & modelling of how to engage students with Eng Lang P1 Qu 4 from @thecockerill.bsky.social Analysing film openings of King's IT is also a good way to discuss structural techniques, then compare back to the text.

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Luke Pearce @lpearcelearning.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

What the National Curriculum Review needs to get right about grammar to avoid the repeating the shortcomings of the previous reforms. My blog for NATE 👇🏻 #English #EnglishGrammar #Education

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Why aren’t more Queer texts taught in English classrooms? 🌈 Matt Ingram reflects on representation & introduces NATE’s new LGBTQ+ Working Group—supporting teachers, leaders, exam boards & publishers to diversify curricula with Queer voices. www.nate.org.uk/2025/09/03/w... #NATE

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Why don’t we teach more Queer texts in the English classroom? - National Association for the Teaching of English

I want to start with a story. It’s 2007, or 2008. I’m sat in my favourite classroom: the Drama Studio. My drama teacher, a man I near idolise for his...

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James Durran @jdurran.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Honoured to write this.

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Anthony Cockerill @thecockerill.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Great to be representing @NATEfeed.bsky.social at English: Shared Futures today. I’ve led a workshop in York’s Guildhall on teaching creative writing through moving image. Looking forward to @barbarableiman.bsky.social with Andrew McCallum, Kate Bomford and Thomas Karshan this afternoon.

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Anthony Cockerill @thecockerill.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

It's been a privilege to publish some fabulous articles for our illumiNATE series in the last few weeks. Here's an awesome contribution from Jessica De Waal: Ted Hughes, poetry, creative writing. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

To celebrate @worldbookday.bsky.social at NATE, members of our team want to share what they’re reading. Sue, our Vice-Chair, says: ‘I'm reading Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano, who captures the voice of a traumatised 12 year old boy very convincingly.’ #worldbookday

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

To celebrate @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social at NATE, members of our team want to share what they’re reading. Anthony, NATE’s Director, says: ‘I’ve been reading Charles Portis’s novel True Grit: a fabulous story told in the idioms of the American South - evocative and unforgettable.' #WorldBookDay

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Through role-play and hands-on activities at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum, Sarah Geary’s Year Eleven students gained a vivid understanding of Victorian poverty and the harsh realities of life for the destitute.👇#NATE #illumiNATE #teamenglish

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When Year Eleven students read: ‘Are there no Prisons?’ said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. ’Are there no workhouses?’ in A Christmas Carol, their GCSE text, they…

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Great to hear @thecockerill.bsky.social talking to Chris Jordan about curriculum, themes and concepts — and thanks both for the lovely words about the NATE community and membership! #NATE open.spotify.com/episode/4HFB...

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Last week Beyond the Secret Garden by @darrenchetty.bsky.social + @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social got the launch it deserved at a wonderful event. A must read for educators everywhere! www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

In the spring issue of Teaching English, published early in March, Alison Binney and Lizzi Rawlinson-Mills explore the self-perceptions of trainee teachers of their identity as writers. #NATE #teamenglish

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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Using a historical story with a big focus on world-building has massively improved my teaching of Francis Drake this year. Just love the details such as being called 'El Draque', the connections with Christopher Hind, the little detail of Burghley refusing his 'gold bars' - all reveals so much!

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

In this Friday's illumiNATE, Faye Griffiths asks if copywork can help build our students' writing stamina. #NATE #teamenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

In the spring issue of Teaching English, to be published early in March, Arthur Sawbridge will ask if we can ease students through the transition from KS4 to KS5 and to university level study by making questions of literary theory more engaging. #NATE #teamenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Our email newsletter, illumiNATE, is all about inspiration and ideas we can put into practice in the classroom. We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to share a short article with NATE members and subscribers, drop Anthony a message at director@nate.org.uk. #NATE #teamenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

illumiNATE, Issue 99: Anne Enright's story 'The Weight' can be a great stimulus for discussion of narrative possibilities and technique: mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

If you missed it first time, check out NATE News from the autumn term. A highlight is Emma Leeson, Training and Resources Lead at SAPERE, the UK charity for philosophical enquiry, who engages reluctant readers by asking the big questions...

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NATE News – Autumn 2024 Welcome to the latest edition of NATE News, where we have...

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Good luck in your new post! Looking forward to thinking & working together in times ahead 😊

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Warm message of subject unity from @natefeed.bsky.social's Director + Subject Lead @thecockerill.bsky.social. Wishing you all success in your role Anthony + looking forward to collaborating in the future! mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This deserves a re-post. Such a heart-warming view of the amazing thinking being done by some English teachers! I was lucky enough to go into one of this teacher's lessons last year. He's one of the current Associate Teachers working with EMC (listed here). www.englishandmedia.co.uk/about-emc/

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English & Media Centre - The English and Media Centre is an independent educational charity with a national and international reputation as a Centre of Excellence. It is a development centre, serving ...

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Anthony Cockerill @thecockerill.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

What a brilliant vision. I love the plurality and broad scope of these ideas.

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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

If you can’t get Oasis tickets then there will be tickets available in Malton, North Yorkshire in September with these two - Dan Jones on 17th and Annie Garthwaite on the 19th. Should be a great evening and I’m delighted to be hosting it! Exciting times! #historyteacher

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Eliza O'Driscoll @ladyglencora.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

OK everyone- I can officially announce.that the #TeamEnglish list nownl has 100 members! And then100th member is @teamenglish1.bsky.social How cool is that!

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