The real evidence about effective English teaching (15 June 2026)

Robust evidence that shows how to get better marks in English Explore cutting-edge, quantifiable research about effective teaching practices in English, which will support colleagues teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in ensuring their teaching practices set their students up for success. The academic article ‘Teachers’ use of class time and student achievement’ (in the Economics of Education Review) and the Nuffield Foundation Report Characterising Effective Teaching show that “English scores are higher when teachers give more time to discussion and group work”. The authors of this robust, peer-reviewed, and quantifiable research (Professor Simon Burgess, Dr Shenila Rawal, and Professor Eric Taylor) speak with the Professor Robert Eaglestone (English Association Lead for Cross-Sector Educational Policy) about their findings and what they might mean for the subject. By the end of this webinar you will: Find out what really works for teaching English… … and what doesn’t! Have the gold-plated evidence at your fingertips when talking to your Senior Leadership Team and to other teachers.