How to Lead it

Primary English

Tricia Moss, Sallie Stanton, Jon Hutchinson

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Bloomsbury Education
14 August 2025

Primary & middle schools; Teaching skills & techniques; Teachers' classroom resources & material; Educational: English language & literacy

Series: How to Lead It

Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject specifically? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find:

- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice - age-specific and inclusive classroom examples - case studies - reflective questions - suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues

Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to the specific subject area of English. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.

All the key elements of the primary English curriculum are explored including phonics, curriculum design, assessment, reading, writing, handwriting, spelling and oracy as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.

By: Tricia Moss, Sallie Stanton, Jon Hutchinson
Imprint: Bloomsbury Education
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781801996501
ISBN 10: 1801996504
Series: How to Lead It
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 August 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Leading English 2. Getting the best from research evidence 3. Progression in English 4. Curriculum design 5. Assessment 6. Teaching early reading 7. Beyond early reading 8. Writing 9. Handwriting 10. Spelling 11. Purposeful oracy 12. Monitoring and quality assurance 13. Implementing change

Tricia Moss is Trust Curriculum Lead and English specialist for the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust. Leading across 40 primary schools, Tricia has developed the trust's English curriculum and leads on all aspects of English and reading professional development. Tricia's previous roles include English subject leader, Local Authority writing moderator and KS2 to KS3 transition lead. Sallie Stanton is the Chief Education Officer for Advantage Schools, a multi-academy trust where she oversees quality of education, including curriculum, standards, and professional development across all schools in the organisation. Sallie has over seventeen years experience teaching English, leading and developing teachers in schools. Sallie and Tricia regularly work together to discuss and develop approaches to curriculum, pedagogy and professional development related to primary English. Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.

Reviews for How to Lead it: Primary English

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 *