How to Lead it: Primary English

How to Lead It: Primary English offers a brilliant distillation of years of practice and research into a highly readable guide to subject leadership. From curriculum and assessment, to every area of reading, writing and oracy, the book offers a comprehensive summary of everything the English lead needs to know and do. -- Alex Quigley * Author, columnist, and Head of Content & Engagement at the Education Endowment Foundation *
Leading a complex subject such as English can be a daunting endeavour, but How to Lead It: Primary English provides subject leaders with a remarkably clear, research-informed framework for this critical role. Practical and accessible, it is a must-read for both new and experienced leaders. -- Andrew Percival * Deputy Headteacher, Stanley Road Primary School, @primarypercival on X *
This is a gem of a book. Clear, accessible, practical and rooted in research and evidence. The chapters on leading the teaching of reading should be read by all teachers, not just subject leads. Keep it by your bedside and consult regularly. -- The Reading Ape * www.thereadingape.com *
The book I wish I’d had when I was an English lead. Logically structured, full of useful, applicable advice and examples and crucially, founded on solid research and evidence. -- Dr Timothy Mills * STEP Academy Trust, Executive Director of Primary Education *
How to Lead it: Primary English brings structure, clarity and rigour to the daunting task of English subject leadership. Rooted in a robust evidence base, it provides comprehensive coverage of everything an English lead needs to be effective in their role. -- Jen Barker * National Director of Learning – Ormiston Academies Trust, @Barker_J *
A practical, empowering guide for subject leaders - this book distils what really matters in Primary English and offers clear, actionable advice for driving improvement across your school. -- Charlotte Inchbald * Literacy Consultant *
The perennial challenge for primary leaders is supporting colleagues to teach everything well—often without specialist training or time. This series meets that challenge head on. It's full of evidence-based strategies that will help leaders to build powerful, knowledge-rich curriculums and teaching practices in a range of subjects. -- Daisy Christodoulou * Director of Education, No More Marking *