Leading English in the Primary School is a comprehensive guide for both aspiring and experienced leaders of primary English. It supports you in navigating your way through the role and offers practical guidance to help you develop a clear understanding of how to improve the teaching of English in your school.





Written by experts with extensive experience of both leadership and the primary classroom, it explores skills required for effective subject leadership while continually considering the specific implications for English. With action and reflection points throughout the book, it offers a detailed introduction to:











the role of the English subject leader







implementing strategy and vision







adapting to new educational policy







methods for leading teaching and learning







how and why leaders evaluate and monitor progress







contemporary changes to the curriculum.