English and Media Centre
@engmediacentre.bsky.social
Award-winning charity supporting English and Media teachers with publications, CPD, consultancy + conferences. Putting curiosity + pleasure at the heart of learning.
www.englishandmedia.co.uk
Account managed by @andrewemc.bsky.social
www.englishandmedia.co.uk
Account managed by @andrewemc.bsky.social
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Ahead of the revision period, our beautifully designed, prize-winning Full Text Study Editions are available at significant discounts for bulk purchases:
- 1-9: £20
- 10-99: £10
- 100-199: £7.50
- 200+: £5 (part of EMC's Mixed Basket 200 Offer)
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- 1-9: £20
- 10-99: £10
- 100-199: £7.50
- 200+: £5 (part of EMC's Mixed Basket 200 Offer)
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EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Music Video Production in the Classroom
A practical one-day course focusing on the skills needed to teach practical and theoretic understanding of music videos and support students making effective videos with limited resources.
Book by: 8am on 10th March
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A practical one-day course focusing on the skills needed to teach practical and theoretic understanding of music videos and support students making effective videos with limited resources.
Book by: 8am on 10th March
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February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Music Video Production in the Classroom
A practical one-day course focusing on the skills needed to teach practical and theoretic understanding of music videos and support students making effective videos with limited resources.
Book by: 8am on 10th March
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A practical one-day course focusing on the skills needed to teach practical and theoretic understanding of music videos and support students making effective videos with limited resources.
Book by: 8am on 10th March
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We really enjoyed this piece for @natecommunity.bsky.social about switching to My Name Is Leon for GCSE English Literature. Here's hoping more schools will take the plunge mailchi.mp/27486ade3330...
illumiNATE, issue 107: Why we switched to 'My Name is Leon' at GCSE (and why you should too)
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February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
We really enjoyed this piece for @natecommunity.bsky.social about switching to My Name Is Leon for GCSE English Literature. Here's hoping more schools will take the plunge mailchi.mp/27486ade3330...
EMC CPD Webinar: Classroom Talk in English
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February 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
EMC CPD Webinar: Classroom Talk in English
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
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EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Assessment – Principles & Practice
"A welcome pause from the day-to-day fast pace of school to reflect on new ways of approaching assessment that are meaningful for both students and staff."
Book by: 8am on 2nd March
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"A welcome pause from the day-to-day fast pace of school to reflect on new ways of approaching assessment that are meaningful for both students and staff."
Book by: 8am on 2nd March
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February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: Assessment – Principles & Practice
"A welcome pause from the day-to-day fast pace of school to reflect on new ways of approaching assessment that are meaningful for both students and staff."
Book by: 8am on 2nd March
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"A welcome pause from the day-to-day fast pace of school to reflect on new ways of approaching assessment that are meaningful for both students and staff."
Book by: 8am on 2nd March
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English and Media Centre are interested in whether there are differences between the way poetry is taught at KS2 and KS3 & we’re helping them to build that picture.
Add your voice and help us all understand how best to support poetry in the classroom: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MapKS2Colleagues
Add your voice and help us all understand how best to support poetry in the classroom: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MapKS2Colleagues
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
English and Media Centre are interested in whether there are differences between the way poetry is taught at KS2 and KS3 & we’re helping them to build that picture.
Add your voice and help us all understand how best to support poetry in the classroom: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MapKS2Colleagues
Add your voice and help us all understand how best to support poetry in the classroom: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MapKS2Colleagues
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
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Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Book by: 8am on 6th February
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February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
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EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Level English Language – New Directions
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February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Level English Language – New Directions
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Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Book by: 8am on 6th February
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EMC CPD Webinar: Classroom Talk in English
Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Classroom Talk in English
Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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Latest emagazine available to web subscribers now, with physical copies in schools mid-February. A rich + varied issue for A Level students of Literature and Language englishandmedia.co.uk/emc-magazines/
February 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Latest emagazine available to web subscribers now, with physical copies in schools mid-February. A rich + varied issue for A Level students of Literature and Language englishandmedia.co.uk/emc-magazines/
1. Creative writing at KS3 lays the groundwork for confident, independent narrative and descriptive writing at GCSE. But many students are intimidated by it and play it safe to avoid ‘getting it wrong’. Strong KS3 practice can change that. 🧵👇
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February 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
1. Creative writing at KS3 lays the groundwork for confident, independent narrative and descriptive writing at GCSE. But many students are intimidated by it and play it safe to avoid ‘getting it wrong’. Strong KS3 practice can change that. 🧵👇
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EMC CPD Webinar: Teaching Creative Writing at KS3
Explore ideas to help your students to become more confident and independent in their creative writing with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 20th February
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Explore ideas to help your students to become more confident and independent in their creative writing with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 20th February
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February 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Teaching Creative Writing at KS3
Explore ideas to help your students to become more confident and independent in their creative writing with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 20th February
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Explore ideas to help your students to become more confident and independent in their creative writing with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 20th February
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EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – A Christmas Carol
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Book by: 8am on 4th February
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February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – A Christmas Carol
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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EMC CPD Webinar: Classroom Talk in English
Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: Classroom Talk in English
Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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Explore practical approaches and ideas about how to foster productive talk in KS3 English classrooms with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 9th February
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EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – A Christmas Carol
"The course was excellent. Informative and helpful, giving practical ideas that work not only for this text but all texts at GCSE level."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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"The course was excellent. Informative and helpful, giving practical ideas that work not only for this text but all texts at GCSE level."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – A Christmas Carol
"The course was excellent. Informative and helpful, giving practical ideas that work not only for this text but all texts at GCSE level."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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"The course was excellent. Informative and helpful, giving practical ideas that work not only for this text but all texts at GCSE level."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Level English Language – New Directions
"It was great. Really useful resources clearly presented with lots of ideas for the classroom. A nice balance of delivery, time to discuss and opportunities to ask questions."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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"It was great. Really useful resources clearly presented with lots of ideas for the classroom. A nice balance of delivery, time to discuss and opportunities to ask questions."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Level English Language – New Directions
"It was great. Really useful resources clearly presented with lots of ideas for the classroom. A nice balance of delivery, time to discuss and opportunities to ask questions."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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"It was great. Really useful resources clearly presented with lots of ideas for the classroom. A nice balance of delivery, time to discuss and opportunities to ask questions."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Yesterday evening with @theclpe.bsky.social we hosted 'Exploring the archive (ILEA & EMC): the past, present + future of antiracist education + children's literature', organised by @darrenchetty.bsky.social. A packed house for an after-school event - so much commitment to anti-racist pedagogy
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Yesterday evening with @theclpe.bsky.social we hosted 'Exploring the archive (ILEA & EMC): the past, present + future of antiracist education + children's literature', organised by @darrenchetty.bsky.social. A packed house for an after-school event - so much commitment to anti-racist pedagogy
1. Classroom talk isn’t just a nice extra in English. The research shows it’s one of the most effective for raising attainment and engagement. Whether you’re unpacking a poem in Year 9 or exploring character motivation in a KS4 novel, structured talk helps students think. 🧵👇
January 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM
1. Classroom talk isn’t just a nice extra in English. The research shows it’s one of the most effective for raising attainment and engagement. Whether you’re unpacking a poem in Year 9 or exploring character motivation in a KS4 novel, structured talk helps students think. 🧵👇
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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January 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Level English Language – New Directions
"Excellent - great resources, great networking opportunity. Fantastic course as always."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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"Excellent - great resources, great networking opportunity. Fantastic course as always."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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January 27, 2026 at 3:31 PM
EMC CPD Face-to-Face: A Level English Language – New Directions
"Excellent - great resources, great networking opportunity. Fantastic course as always."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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"Excellent - great resources, great networking opportunity. Fantastic course as always."
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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1. Revising Jekyll and Hyde with GCSE students can feel repetitive — plot recall, endless quotes, and lots of disengagement. Here are some a calm, practical ideas for your classroom. 🧵👇
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM
1. Revising Jekyll and Hyde with GCSE students can feel repetitive — plot recall, endless quotes, and lots of disengagement. Here are some a calm, practical ideas for your classroom. 🧵👇
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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Refresh your ideas for revising Jekyll & Hyde with this EMC webinar!
Book by: 8am on 6th February
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EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – A Christmas Carol
"Surrounded by a profession obsessed with recall, it is so valuable to refocus on thought and engagement in our subject."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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"Surrounded by a profession obsessed with recall, it is so valuable to refocus on thought and engagement in our subject."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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January 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
EMC CPD Webinar: GCSE Revision – A Christmas Carol
"Surrounded by a profession obsessed with recall, it is so valuable to refocus on thought and engagement in our subject."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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"Surrounded by a profession obsessed with recall, it is so valuable to refocus on thought and engagement in our subject."
Book by: 8am on 4th February
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The final talk of the day... Anita Rani in conversation with EMC's April McCarthy!
January 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The final talk of the day... Anita Rani in conversation with EMC's April McCarthy!
Dr Anamik Saha speaking about diversity in media at today's MediaMag Student Conference!
January 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Dr Anamik Saha speaking about diversity in media at today's MediaMag Student Conference!