EMC CPD Online: Starting to Teach A Level English Literature

Online, via Zoom. Details of how to join will be sent before the session.

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• Course materials will be sent out in advance. Please either print these out or have them available on screen during the session.
• After the session you will receive the PowerPoint presentation and any resources used on the course.

• This course will run with limited numbers.
• On these longer EMC online courses, we try to make good use of Zoom's interactive features, such as breakout rooms and live Q&A. This requires people to unmute their microphones and, preferably, to turn on their camera. If you would like to take part but will not be able to unmute your microphone, please email us ([email protected]) to discuss whether the course is suitable for you.
• As participants may be audible and visible, this course will not be recorded.
• Please note: courses are designed to be watched by one participant only.

I felt the course provided great value and gave me a range of practical strategies. Elements I appreciated include: -Touching on different text types studied at A Level - good overview -Interactive times in breakout rooms and also typing answers into the chat. It meant that everyone could contribute equally and we could hear a wider range of ideas (also very neurodivergent-friendly having the chance to write and think about ideas before sharing!). -Completing activities as if we were the students, making learning more practical and interactive. I stayed much more engaged this way! -Resources sent out after the course were very helpful to refer to later and share within my department.
Heather Power, South Wilts Grammar School, EMC CPD Online: Starting to Teach A Level English Literature (15.1.2026, Spring 2026)

I thought the course was very well organised and that the whole day was productive, informative and engaging. The opportunity to work with and share ideas with other teachers was very useful and the breakout room tasks were well considered. I really liked the way that we were encouraged to consider our expectations of A Level students and the need to push them to be creative and independent. Ideas from the session have already been incorporated into my practice with notable gains in student participation. The quality of the shared resources and additional and generous access to further study materials was also very welcome. I felt that there was a genuine passion and enthusiasm from both course leaders that made the whole day a pleasure to attend. I am able to share with members of the department some valuable resources and strategies to employ in the classroom. Thanks very much for providing the experience.
Dan Stackhouse, Heckmondwike Grammar School, EMC CPD Online: Starting to Teach A Level English Literature (5.11.2025, Autumn 2025)

Great course, very insightful and welcoming atmosphere.
Meg Wright, Cromwell Community College, EMC CPD Online: Starting to Teach A Level English Literature (5.11.2025, Autumn 2025)

Fantastic – full of practical ideas that I can't wait to try out. Purposeful and judicious use of breakout rooms with stimulating activities and discussion with colleagues.
Jack Hardy, Hills Road Sixth Form College, EMC CPD Online: Starting to Teach A Level English Literature (3.7.2025, Summer 2025)

• Bookings for this course close at 8am (London, UK) on Tuesday 30th July or when capacity is reached, whichever is the sooner.
• This course must be booked online. 
• To book this course you must be signed into one of the following accounts (registering an account first if you need to):
  • UK Trust/Academy – Head Office (purchasing) 
  • UK Educator Admin (purchasing)
  • UK Teacher – Home Address Only
  • UK Private Individual
  • Overseas
• If you have a UK Educator Standard account you will not be able to book the course. Sign in to your account and add it to your Wishlist. See the list of people able to book courses at your organisation by clicking ‘My Account’, then ‘Our Admin Users’.

1. Click 'Book now’ (right-hand column).
2. Add the number of places you need. 
3. Fill in the names and email addresses of the people attending. To secure your place, please make sure you add the attendee details immediately and checkout within 24 minutes. Otherwise the booking will expire and you will have to begin the process again. The joining information and post-course email will be emailed to both the person booking the course and the attendee.
4. Click submit and then Go to basket.
5. Checkout. 
6. Payment by invoice is only available when signed into a 'UK Trust/Academy – Head Office (purchasing)' or ‘UK Educator Admin User' account. You will not be able to request an invoice if you have one of the short courses in your basket at the same time. These must be paid for in advance.
7. Once you have booked your place, you will see a screen indicating your order has been successful. You may want to make a note of your order number.
8. The attendee will also receive an email asking them to confirm they will be able to turn on their mic to participate in short discussion activities.
9. The email with all the information needed to join the session will be sent to the attendee two working days before the course takes place. A reminder will be sent on the day of the course. Attendee not received their joining email? Ask the attendee to check their junk or promotions folder. Still no luck? Email us.

Cancellations and Amendments

• We require at least five working days’ notice of cancellation, otherwise your school will be invoiced for the full amount. However, if you are not able to attend and a colleague would like to take your place, this can be arranged at any time. (Please email [email protected] with the name and email address of the teacher.)
• If a course does have to be cancelled you will not be charged for the course and will receive a refund if you paid in advance. However, personal arrangements relating to the course which have been arranged by you or your institution are at your own risk and not refundable by us.