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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations and Training
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I am a lead school improvement adviser for English and moderation manager. Having taught across key stages 1 and 2, relatively recently, I am able to draw on my expertise to support schools with their English curriculum and teaching. I am passionate about empowering subject leaders and teachers to enact change in their setting. I provide training for teachers and English subject leaders around all areas of English, including a grammar course, reading course, phonics networks, subject leader networks. I also run projects with groups of schools. Recently I have been part of a successful writing project which addresses all aspects of the writing curriculum. I have also led on a secondary early reading project, empowering literacy leads withing secondaries to implement reading interventions and to develop disciplinary literacy skills across the school. My next project coming up will be implementing an effective oracy strategy in our primary and secondary schools. I also deliver assessment leader networks and provide training for teachers around various aspects of assessment, including an in-depth look at reading and writing assessments.
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I have been working as an English adviser for Achieving for Children for the past three years. I have recently taken on the role of moderation manager. My experience is within primary education. I have taught in the majority of year groups (years 1-6) for the past 17 years and have recent classroom experience. In my current role, I provide training for teachers and English subject leaders around all areas of English, including a grammar course, reading course, phonics networks, subject leader networks. I also run projects with groups of schools. Recently I have been part of a successful writing project which addresses all aspects of the writing curriculum. I have also led on a secondary early reading project, empowering literacy leads withing secondaries to implement reading interventions and to develop disciplinary literacy skills across the school. My next project coming up will be implementing an effective oracy strategy in our primary and secondary schools. I also deliver assessment leader networks and provide training for teachers around various aspects of assessment, including an in-depth look at reading and writing assessments.
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Type of work offered:
Assessment, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Assessment, Curriculum Design, Further Education and Oracy
Profile
Experienced advisor for UK qualifications in English, including Entry Level, GCSE, A-Level and enrichment. Teacher of English in post-16 settings for over 20 years; A-Level examiner and coursework moderator; curriculum leadership.
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Type of work offered:
Assessment, Consultancy, Initial Teacher Education, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Cross-phase English, Curriculum Design, Drama, Oracy, Primary, Reading, Secondary, Secondary Literacy, Transition and Writing
Region available:
International, National and Online
Social media:
Instagram: @janebranson Facebook: JaneBransonLearning
Website:
https://www.janebransonlearning.co.uk/
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I deliver consultancy, advice and training for primary and secondary schools. Drawing on over 30 years' experience as teacher, leader, consultant and school governor, I have a warm, practical approach which develops colleagues in creative and grounded ways. As a specialist in reading, grammar, writing and oracy, I have worked in over a hundred schools to support teachers and students aged 4-18 years. I have also written numerous student and teacher textbooks, and I have experience of working with a range of organisations include the National Association for Able Children in Education, the UK Literacy Association and the DfE.
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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, Initial Teacher Education, Research, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Assessment, Early Years, Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, Oracy, Phonics, Primary, Reading, Secondary, Secondary Literacy and Transition
Region available:
International, Midlands, North, Northern Ireland, Online, Scotland and Wales
Social media:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/claire-mckie-1b28391a5 https://www.facebook.com/mckiemastery?__tn__=-]C
Website:
www.powerphonicsbooks.com
Testimonials
"Exceptional progress in terms of pupil achievement and engagement"
"Claire McKie's Power Teaching methods could revolutionise the way we teach. Since adopting itwe have seen a consistent level of very high results well above thenational average. The benefits have been high achievement (consistentlyTop 2% in England phonics and KS2 SAT results); great work-life balancefor teachers and spare money (we don't need any additional support).Children have become independent learners and that is the key to PowerTeaching success "
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Former teacher and senior leader in primary, secondary and special provision schools in the North East, with a particular track record in significantly reducing and eliminating the attainment gap in schools operating in high deprivation socio-economic contexts.Founder and Author of DfE England and DoE Western Australia Approved McKie Mastery Power Phonics. Implementing Adaptive Power Teaching in schools nationally, Claire has worked alongside leaders and staff to radically change whole school approaches to pedagogy across the curriculum as well as implementing an Adaptive Power Teaching Infrastructure in English and in Maths. Research published in 2023 found "Exceptional progress across all schools" (Nobari et al 2023). Created a in high deprivation and high SEND classrooms in the North East, the Adaptive Power Toolkits were designed to scaffold learning, behaviour, engagement, oracy reading, writing, spelling and maths mastery for ALL pupils including those who struggle most.SEND Training Partner at SEND Station, Claire delivers online training to teachers and leaders nationally and internationally on Adaptive Teaching Tools designed to best support ALL pupils.Whole School Improvement Partner, Claire has worked nationally with Multi Academy Trusts, mainstream primary, secondary and special provision schools to implement innovative Adaptive Teaching based pedagogy, infrastructure and processes across the curriculum as well as subject-specific changes in English and Maths teaching and learning
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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Assessment, Consultancy, Keynotes, Research, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Assessment, Cross-phase English, Primary, Reading and Transition
Social media:
@moonmaddy
Website:
www.topsyhouse.co.uk
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Personal Information
Type of work offered:
Assessment, Consultancy, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Oracy, Primary, Reading and Writing
Region available:
Midlands, National, North, Scotland, South, UK and Wales
Social media:
@RuthBakerLeask
Testimonials
"'Ruth is one of the most knowledgeable, well-informed and enthusiastic people working in the field of primary English. I’ve learnt so much about education from her.' James Clements, writer, researcher and author of ‘Teaching English by the Book."
"'Ruth's training videos deliver great content. Her expertise is underpinned by a deep knowledge of what really works in the classroom, and her presentation style is clear and engaging.' Joe Carter, Head of Content, Teach Primary"
"'Ruth exudes passion and common sense which is infectious. My staff were genuinely inspired working alongside her, and she had a clear impact on us achieving outstanding in our OFSTED.' Darrell Butler, Principal, Jon Locke Academy, London"
"'Due to Ruth’s support, we have seen staff confidence grow in how to identify and use quality texts effectively. As a result, there has been a huge improvement in our writing! We now see our children enjoying writing and wanting to write and being able to self edit and improve.' Sally Robbins, English Leader, Pedmore C of E Primary School, West Midlands"
"'Ruth’s energy and expertise have led to the development of a completely new curriculum approach to the teaching and learning of English in the 6 primary schools within our trust. She has efficiently coordinated working with our subject leaders to produce clear and comprehensive resources, which encompass both the skills and content required by the National Curriculum in years 1-6. In the absence of face-to-face sessions, the videos Ruth produced as professional development for our teachers have been very well received. Engaging, motivating, inspiring, professional and responsive - we couldn’t have asked for more!' Katy Russell, Head of School Development, East Midlands Academy Trust"
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As a former local authority English advisor and headteacher, I have extensive leadership experience as well as curriculum expertise. I work across the country supporting academy trusts, local authorities, schools and other organisations in improving teaching, strengthening leadership and developing curriculum. I am currently the chair of the National Association of Advisors in English (NAAE) as well as working with organisations such as The National Literacy Trust (NLT) and the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) as an associate consultant/teacher and I am a member of the United Kingdom Literacy Association's (UKLA) Awards and Members Committee. I am passionate about research-informed practice and in supporting teachers to understand how children learn to read and write.
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