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We regularly release new practical resources exclusively for our network members. Browse the list below, or click on these links to view all resources relating to a particular network theme:

A combined approach to the teaching of reading

Boys and literacy

Talk for Writing in the secondary sector (secondary)

The power of blogging (primary

Student leadership and literacy (secondary)

The power of story (primary)

Source Description Date

  • Network  Secondary whole school audit (speaking and listening)
    This audit will help you to evaluate your school's speaking and listening strategy and provide you with ideas and advice to enable you to move forward.
    20 Jul 2011 Network members only
  • Network  Secondary whole-school audit (reading)
    This resource is exclusive for network members
    28 Feb 2011 Network members only
  • Network  Speaking and listening tools
    Good quality oral work can in fact enhance every subject area and every classroom. This resource provides some tools which you can use in your lessons to stimulate discussion in a structured way.
    18 Jul 2011
    Network members onlyDownload
  • Network  Storytelling into writing: pupil film clips
    Pupils from St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School in Salford demonstrate how using existing stories as models for writing is a powerful way to both engage and scaffold developing writers for success. Network theme: the power of story.
    13 Feb 2012 Network members only
  • Network   Strategies for teaching reading: a professional development toolkit
    An introduction to the different types of reading, strategies for teaching reading and activities to support these strategies. Includes an introductory article, PowerPoint and self-reflection tool for teachers. Network theme: reading.
    30 Nov 2012 Network members only
  • Network  Talk for Reading bookmarks
    A resource to scaffold meaningful response and comprehension around books. Handy for parents or in the classroom to develop purposeful talk for reading. Network theme: reading.
    22 Nov 2012
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  • Network   Talk for Writing in Art
    Find out how Talk for Writing is supporting Art students at a school in Brighton & Hove to analyse and write about artists' work. Network theme: Talk for Writing in the secondary sector.
    15 Mar 2012 Network members only
  • Network  Talk for Writing in English
    Find out how Talk for Writing is working particularly well in English lessons at a school in Brighton & Hove. Network theme: Talk for Writing in the secondary sector.
    8 Mar 2012 Network members only
  • Network   Talk for Writing in Maths
    Find out how the 'boxing up' stage of Talk for Writing has helped students in Brighton and Hove to write the language of mathematical communication. Network theme: Talk for Writing in the secondary sector.
    23 Mar 2012 Network members only
  • Network  Talking the Talk: An introduction to debating
    A mini-toolkit to help you introduce debating to the pupils in your school.
    6 Jul 2011 Network members only
 
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