English Learning Network
Trust Subject Lead, Writing: Jess Thomson
Jess has been a valued member of Cheshire Academies Trust since 2019, where she currently holds the position of the English lead at Mill View Primary School. With a deep-seated passion for English education, Jess is committed to enriching the teaching and learning experience for all, while staying abreast of the latest developments in education. Her expertise extends to her roles as a Key Stage 1 Moderator for Cheshire West and Chester and as a Specialist Subject Leader for English within the local authority. With a wealth of experience across different educational settings, Jess offers invaluable support while driving the improvement of academic standards and fostering positive change.
Trust Subject Lead, Reading: Emma Hutcheson
Emma brings a wealth of experience to her role as English Lead at Mill View Primary School, having taught across a wide range of educational settings, including founding a British School in the UAE. Since joining Cheshire Academies Trust in 2020, Emma has been dedicated to improving pupil outcomes, with a particular passion for fostering a love of reading. Emma also holds roles within Cheshire West LA, working as a KS1 Moderator and Subject Lead. At Mill View, Emma has led the research and implementation of a KS2 reading scheme and has introduced a range of initiatives focused on reading for pleasure. Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident in her ability to adapt and enhance reading strategies, ensuring every child has the tools they need to thrive in their literacy journey
Purpose
The vision of the English Hub within Cheshire Academies Trust is to foster a collaborative and innovative environment that promotes the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Serving as a central platform, the hub will facilitate communication, collaboration, and coordination among all schools within the Trust. Our goal is to streamline communication channels, enhance information sharing, and cultivate teamwork. This will be achieved through the sharing of resources, documentation, and expertise, ultimately working together to assist in raising standards of English teaching and learning for all. Through regular upcoming meetings, the English leaders across our schools will discuss the developments in education, standardise writing assessments across the Trust, and focus on areas for improvement identified by English leads in the initial meeting.
Hub Members
Bexton Primary School | Amy Day/Katie Parker/Tracey Lasham |
Boughton Heath Academy | Lisa Williams |
Gayton Primary School | Laura Nederlof |
Hebden Green School | Annabel Kennedy/Rebecca Dawes |
Kelsall Primary School | Chloe Hook/Hayley Nixon |
Manor Park Primary School | Lauren Smith/Suzanne Devenport |
Mill View Primary School | Jess Thomson/Harry Morris/Emma Hutcheson |
Over Hall Primary School | Hannah Whitehead |
Rock Ferry Primary School | Laura Bird |
Woodchurch Road Academy | Louise Gleaves/Michelle Neal |
Woodfall Primary School | V Hassall/M Harrahill |
Meetings/Agendas, Writing
Monday 30th September 2024 3:45pm
Agenda
CAT writing assessment 2024-25
Assessment criteria
Exemplification materials
Autumn judgements
CAT Moderation sessions 2024-25
Details on how these collaborative sessions will be facilitated to support our writing judgements
Tuesday 2nd July 2024 4-5pm - Joint English and EYFS Webinar
Agenda
Early Writing
Tuesday 4th June 3:45-4:45pm - Termly team meeting
Tuesday 5th March 2024 3:45-4:45pm
Agenda
Writing assessments across the Trust
Webinars, Reading
Autumn 2024 - "Reading for Pleasure"
