HeyJaredThe English Teacher Feature
Join Sam Denno (National Education Lead for Secondary English at Twinkl) and other English specialists as they hold forth on educational updates and offer professional development tips for educators working in the world of primary and secondary English.
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The writing framework unpacked (8): How do we motivate pupils to write? (opens the original)
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How do we help pupils become motivated, resilient writers? In the concluding episode of our eight-part series exploring the Department for Education's 2025 Writing Framework, Sam Denno and Nicola Romaine turn their attention to perhaps the most human aspect of writing: motivation . Together they discuss why writing can feel uniquely exposing for pupils, how writing identity develops over time, and why confidence often grows from carefully engineered success rather than natural ability alone. Alo
The writing framework unpacked (7): How well do you manage your pupils' cognitive load? (opens the original)
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Cognitive load theory and working memory are the subjects of Sam Denno and Nicola Romaine's discussion in this episode of The English Teacher Feature, in our miniseries that unpacks the 2025 writing framework. Twinkl's Sam and Nicola have been exploring some of the key principles of teaching English via their podcast, and their insights into writing for pupils in primary schools and secondary schools offer valuable opportunities for professional development for teachers and leaders. Contents 00:
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