The Secondary English Team

 

Sue Taylor taught in secondary schools or Adult Basic Education (Literacy and ESOL) for over thirty years. She has experience in a range of roles including SEN management and senior leadership, as well as advisor and consultant. She has a particular interest in learning support and other intervention. To contact her, email sue.taylor@cfbt.com.

 

Ken Haworth taught in comprehensive schools in Hampshire and West Sussex, leading two English Departments over a period of 18 years, before working for two years as an Assistant Head in Nottinghamshire and as a Secondary English Consultant with West Sussex (both at the same time!). Ken is also an experienced KS3 and A Level marker. To contact him, email khaworth@cfbt.com.

 

Jane Branson taught in East Sussex for 12 years and has experience as both Subject Leader and Advanced Skills Teacher. She has been a NATE committee member and has contributed to a number of initiatives and publications. Jane has a particular interest in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning in English. To contact her, email jbranson@cfbt.com.

 

Consultant Support includes:

  • using data to identify, plan for and support underperforming pupils and to accelerate the progress of non-moving and slow-moving pupils;
  • strengthening departmental systems of audit, planning, curriculum development and evaluation;
  • developing teaching and learning skills in English;
  • strengthening transfer and transition;
  • planning for progression at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4;
  • planning and teaching effective test and examination revision and booster support.