For many EAL students, obtaining and utilising vocabulary is a key focus of acquiring a secure and confident understanding of a new language. Words which are heard or seen regularly can be processed and practised with a level of accessibility. However, what about more nuanced words which may be encountered whilst reading or when hoping […]

It has been a few weeks now since the eagerly awaited ‘The Writing Framework’ from the Department for Education was published. I recall sitting out in the evening sun and digesting the 150-page document. Sharing initial thoughts, and posing questions, with my Opening Doors colleagues soon followed. Shortly after this, I was invited to discuss

As the month of June recently came to a close, as did the writing moderation window for this academic year. Perhaps this was met with a sigh of relief (from schools and moderators). It certainly can be a busy period! Yet, in addition to the potential increase in time, work and attention which may be

The eagerly awaited interim report for the Government-commissioned ‘Curriculum and Assessment Review’ landed in March 2025. The review, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE, has undergone the first stages of collecting and reviewing research evidence, data and feedback which included an impressive response of over 7000 opinions collected as part of a ‘Call for Evidence’.

How can schools design a joyful and challenging English curriculum which seeks to elevate and invest in teacher autonomy? Education expert Mary Myatt shares her practical thoughts and ideas. It was a pleasure to chat to education adviser, writer and speaker Mary Myatt about her insightful thoughts on an equitable English curriculum and investment in