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Type of work offered:
Assessment, Consultancy, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Curriculum Design, Oracy, Primary, Reading and Writing
Region available:
Midlands, National, Online, Scotland and Wales
Social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-christie-1229aa312
Website:
www.writersandreaders.co.uk
Profile
With 16 years of experience in primary education and an unparalleled passion for language, I am a freelance primary English consultant, and former Assistant Headteacher. My work centres around helping teachers and schools with intentional composition: teaching children how writing actually works with true purpose and audience, and reigniting the passion in English education. My portfolio includes leading local authority writing moderation, creating high-quality curriculum content for trusted platforms like BBC Bitesize, and working alongside schools to improve their reading and writing curricula. I support schools and educators with tailored English consultancy, aiming to reignite the passion in English education. I lead school-wide reviews and design in curriculum development, assessment, and creating reading- and writing-rich cultures. My ongoing work as a KS2 moderator gives me a deep understanding of accurate teacher assessment and how to embed purpose-driven pedagogy without "teaching to the test."
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Type of work offered:
Training and Writing
Specialism:
Secondary
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Type of work offered:
Research and Training
Specialism:
Primary, Reading, Transition and Writing
Region available:
North
Website:
https://researchschool.org.uk/lancashire
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I have been teaching for 20 years in KS2- predominantly Y6 and have been English subject lead for this time also. I am Director of Lancashire Research school as part of the Research School Network working for EEF to support schools in evidence informed practice.
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Type of work offered:
Consultancy, Initial Teacher Education, Keynotes, Research, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Assessment, Cross-phase English, Initial Teacher Education, Oracy, Primary and Reading
Region available:
International, London, Midlands, National, North and UK
Profile
I work extensively with teachers and schools across the UK. Currently this focuses on reading comprehension across the curriculum, creative approaches to grammar teaching and effective classroom talk. I have written extensively about pedagogy and practice in primary literacy teaching. My most recent publications are Teaching Primary English: Subject Knowledge and Classroom Practice (2nd ed.2024 Routledge) with Eve Bearne, Teaching Grammar Effectively in the Primary Classroom ( 2nd Edition, 2020 UKLA) and Talk For Teaching and Learning: the dialogic classroom (2021 UKLA) with Eve Bearne, Guiding Readers: A handbook for teaching reading comprehension to 7-11 year olds (2016 UCL IoE Press) with Wayne Tennent, Nikki Gamble and Angela Hobsbaum and contributions to Teaching English Creatively (2nd Edition, 2015, ed Teresa Cremin). Other publications include, Teaching Grammar Effectively in Key Stage 1 ( 2016 UKLA), with Eve Bearne and Rebecca Kennedy, Guiding Reading - A Handbook for Teaching Guided Reading in KS2 (Institute of Education, with Angela Hobsbaum and Nikki Gamble) and Developing Writing For Different Purposes-Teaching About Genre In The Early Years (Paul Chapman, with Jeni Riley).I am former General Secretary and Past President of the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) and was a Co-Director of the Cambridge Primary Review Trust (CPRT) from 2013 – 17. Until 2014 I was Principal Adviser for primary schools in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Consultancy, Teaching/working with pupils and Training
Specialism:
Early Years, Phonics, Primary, Reading and Writing
Region available:
Midlands and South
Social media:
@Julie_Sargent1
Website:
www.innovateducation.co.uk
Testimonials
"Thank you once again for yesterday’s training session. It was just what the team needed: non-threatening, encouraging and full of practical suggestions."
"We have had some real success so far with the text-based planning and some lovely feedback from the children about it. It is having an impact!"
"Just a note of thanks for yesterday's training. It was incredibly helpful and very clear to follow. I appreciated every minute. It was engaging and interactive as well as relaxed and conversational. And who knew that you could do so many amazing collaborative things (break out groups and visualisers) on Zoom!"
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I work with SLT, English subject leaders and staff in developing all aspects of primary English. Bespoke support could include: developing the reading and writing curriculum, progression and development of literacy skills; planning units of work with teachers; or specific subject leader support. I also offer a variety of training around aspects of literacy such as phonics and spelling; teaching grammar in context; reading for meaning; and developing writers.
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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Assessment, Consultancy, Initial Teacher Education, Research, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Initial Teacher Education, Primary, Secondary and Secondary Literacy
Region available:
London, Online and South
Social media:
Twitter @MuchAdoALJ
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I'm passionate about all things English; oracy, reading and writing. I've been working as an independent consultant since September 2018, having previously been an English Subject Leader, local authority adviser (in two different LAs) and a primary Head. I provide support and training for senior leaders, subject leaders and class teachers in individual schools, clusters of schools and multi-academy trusts. I am also a KS2 Moderation Manager for two London LAs and have worked with the Standards and Testing Agency as an Operation External Moderator and Deputy Standardisation Team Leader.
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Type of work offered:
Writing
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Supporting reading, writing, oracy and School Improvement, across the English curriculum.
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Type of work offered:
Consultancy, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Primary
Region available:
International, Midlands, National, North, Online, South and UK
Social media:
Facebook: Hubbard Consultancy Limited and the group Whole Class Reading and more at The Teach Hub
Website:
www.theteachhub.co.uk
Testimonials
"Completed a spelling and phonics course and found it really useful. I have recently taken on English lead and learned lots about spelling rules in a short space of time. Subject knowledge was excellent and the resources provided look great. I can't wait to try out ideas when school is back to normal."
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I have 37+ years experience in education. I am a Primary Consultant currently also working part-time as an intervention teacher. I am the Director of my own courses and resources company, The Teach Hub. I have worked as an English Consultant for Ladybird Learn at Home series supporting the publication of 14 books. I have supported BBC Bitesize phonics. I am the moderation manager for Walsall LA and also moderate for Staffordshire. I have written a Phonics Programme for The Teach Hub and now am writing The Literacy Kingdom phonics scheme for Grammarsaurus.
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Type of work offered:
Assessment, Consultancy, Keynotes, Teaching/working with pupils and Training
Specialism:
Cross-phase English, Curriculum Design, Early Years, Handwriting, Oracy, Phonics, Primary, Reading, Secondary Literacy and Transition
Region available:
Midlands, National, North, South and UK
Social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mccahill-178699149/
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A senior leader at Ark Victoria Academy in Birmingham with responsibility for English, all-through literacy, reading, and curriculum development. I have extensive experience in improving reading and writing outcomes, leading whole-school literacy strategies, and supporting teachers to deliver high-quality English provision. In addition to my school-based leadership role, I currently serve as Network Lead for Primary English across Ark Schools, where I work with English leads and senior trust leaders to strengthen curriculum design, reading development, assessment, and professional learning. For the past 18 months, I have led RISE support linked to English priorities in Primary and All-Through settings across England. I am passionate about evidence-informed practice, educational equity, and ensuring that every child develops a lifelong love of reading.
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