Pearson Schools Blog

Danny Cuttell, Head of English at Pearson, explores why it is time add three new Rs to the English curriculum: realness, relevance and relatability.

English provides young people with the key skills, expertise, knowledge, and understanding that they urgently need to successfully navigate the 21^st century and their own futures. And yet, there is no doubt that English as a subject is suffering in schools, colleges, and universities. In this blogpost Dr Rebecca Fisher shares how we can help to reignite a love of English and why this is so important.

Offering more diverse texts isn’t just about expanding your English Literature curriculum, it’s about preparing your students for the outside world

Tabatha Sheehan, Head of English at Westonbirt School, looks at how by taking the time to introduce diverse texts to your English Lit curriculum, you are preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

National Poetry Day is here – and with it, a chance to celebrate the amazing work that pupils have created for Pearson through poetry. Today we take a look at how learners have led the way in shining a light on their journeys and experiences, by sharing our top selection of powerful lines.

Read on for wonderful work from across the UK, plus ideas to help your young bards find fresh inspiration.

Our fairgrounds have brightened up British life for centuries. The newest title for the Bug Club reading series, The Show Must Go On, shines a rare spotlight on the travelling Showman community, with an engaging tale about a family defending their yard from incoming developers.

The book’s authors – Michelle Russell, whose family spans several generations within the Showman community, and Richard O’Neill, a Traditional Travelling person who has created a number of authentic and positively representative books about the community – discuss their hopes and inspirations.