Network | Secondary Literacy 2024-25

Alban Education are delighted to be running our Literacy Network for a second year for Secondary Phase which will promote most recent research, resources and approaches for Literacy within the current Ofsted framework.

Face to face sessions will be held at Sandringham School termly as follows:

Friday, 8th November 2024 – 09:30-12:30
Wednesday, 26th February 2025 – 09:30-12:30
Tuesday, 13th May 2025 – 09:30-12:30

Booking in advance will secure one place on all three sessions for your school however a different staff member may attend each session if the focus is more relevant for them.

Attendance is expected at all three sessions which will be charged in advance at £125 for all three (a delegate from the same school can attend in place of the original named delegate as suits).

Delegates may attend session 3 in May at the rate of £40 to include resources from sessions 1 and 2.

Who is this course for?

Suitable for any secondary school leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, librarians who have any responsibility for literacy across the curriculum.

What are the objectives or outcomes?

To offer practical ways in which schools can successfully adapt their current provision of literacy, to maximise impact
To examine the key literacy demands within the current Ofsted framework
To share the most recent research and resources to support literacy provision in schools
To provide a networking opportunity for schools to collaborate and share best practice

Meet the facilitator

Natalie Reece

Natalie has over 25 years’ experience of teaching English in secondary schools and has had wide-ranging experience of school leadership roles such as English Subject Lead, Director of Teaching, Literacy Lead, Assistant Headteacher as well as being a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE).
Natalie has a strong reputation for devising and delivering directly relevant professional development training to a wide range of both primary and secondary schools, across the UK. She is a national facilitator for the NPQLL (Leading Literacy) as well as being an NPQLL Mentor for teachers working, nationally, across all settings such as primary, secondary, special and alternative provision. She believes that outstanding leaders must also be learners, and she is passionate about keeping abreast of emerging research and educational developments.
Natalie was described as “dedicated to ensuring the highest possible standards” in an Ofsted inspection report and she is highly experienced in working alongside Literacy Leads and English subject teams in schools across the UK, evaluating their current provision and offering both the necessary challenge and support.
Natalie maintains that ‘no two schools are the same’ and her professional approach has always been highly regarded by schools. When supporting schools, her breadth of experience in conjunction with the practical strategies she offers teachers and leaders, not only accelerates student outcomes but also ambition.
Natalie has also been a committee member for the National Association of Advisers in English (NAAE).

Testimonials

“What an inspirational, challenging and informative morning. Excellent training but also an invaluable opportunity to share and learn from other experienced and expert professionals. This will certainly make an impact on our students.”

(St George’s School)

“A really useful opportunity to learn from and share ideas with colleagues and benefit from Natalie’s expertise. Great resources and tips to help lead literacy in a practical way at my school.”

(Sir John Lawes)

“Fantastic course, with lots of practical and engaging ideas.”

(Presdales School)

“The literacy network has provided a rich platform to discuss and evaluate a curated, tried and tested range of ideas…I have lots of takeaways.”

(STAGS)

“Interactive, transferable resources which are easy to implement.”

(The Hemel Hempstead School)

“Very useful – both practically and theoretically!”

(Immanuel College)