Become a Leading English school

Become a Leading English school

By joining Leading English you'll begin a school improvement journey that provides all the support you need to achieve success across KS1 and KS2.

Comprehensive curriculum documentation provides a clear framework from which leaders and teachers can create a progressive, sequential approach to teaching English - at the heart of which are units underpinned by over 200 exclusive, high-quality model texts.

You'll enter into a partnership with a Leading English school improvement consultant who - over the course of three visits each year - will help school leaders to implement the curriculum and ensure that its delivery leads to demonstrable impact on pupils' learning, skills and knowledge.

Developed by English experts

The frameworks on which Leading English is based have been developed by top consultants who support schools across the UK

Rachael Clarke
Former LA English consultant, Rachael is now director of the Primary English consultancy and the author of teaching resources used across the UK
Chris & Lindsay
Christine Chen and Lindsay Pickton are teaching advisors based in Kingston who have established learning networks across the borough
Ruth Baker-Leask
Previously a headteacher, Ruth now advises MATs across the UK and works in partnership with the National Literacy Trust

Exciting authors

To become skilled writers children need powerful examples. The 200+ model texts within Leading English have all been written by children's authors who are masters of their craft

Jon Mayhew
Writing for children aged 8 and up, Jon's gothic tale Mortlock was shortlisted for the Waterstones children’s book prize
Joshua Seigal
An award-winning poet and performer who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire creativity in communication
Ross Montgomery
Author of The Midnight Guardians, Ross' books have been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year award
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