Understanding and Teaching Primary English

James Clements, Mathew Tobin

ISBN 10: 1529684587 / ISBN 13: 9781529684582

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, GB, 2026

About this Item

Covering all major aspects of primary English, from reading and writing, to grammar, vocabulary and oracy, and following the foundations set in the early years, this book will support you through your teacher training and early career in the classroom while also offering fresh insights for experienced teachers.Each topic moves from robust theory and the latest research to practical classroom application, offering nuanced teaching guidance grounded in experience.Hands-on strategies, classroom case studies and opportunities to reflect on your learning combine to support high-quality literacy teaching, and effective planning and assessment.This second edition has been fully updated to:Apply insight from recent policy to teaching, including the DfE's 2023 Reading Framework and the policy intentions of the 2024 Labour government.Offer guidance on teaching children for whom English is an additional language (EAL).Expand the discussion of reading for pleasure, utilising recent research on this topic.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding and Teaching Primary English
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529684587
• ISBN 13: 9781529684582
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 800 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Covering all major aspects of primary English, from reading and writing, to grammar, vocabulary and oracy, and following the foundations set in the early years, this book will support you through your teacher training and early career in the classroom while also offering fresh insights for experienced teachers.

Each topic moves from robust theory and the latest research to practical classroom application, offering nuanced teaching guidance grounded in experience.

Hands-on strategies, classroom case studies and opportunities to reflect on your learning combine to support high-quality literacy teaching, and effective planning and assessment.

This second edition has been fully updated to:

• Apply insight from recent policy to teaching, including the DfE’s 2023 Reading Framework and the policy intentions of the 2024 Labour government.
• Offer guidance on teaching children for whom English is an additional language (EAL).
• Expand the discussion of reading for pleasure, utilising recent research on this topic.

About the Authors

James Clements is an experienced teacher, researcher, and education writer. He has worked with groups of schools, education organisations and governments in the UK and across the world. James’ principal areas of interest are children’s development of language and language comprehension, how schools create rich reading cultures, and authentic ways of supporting children’s written communication. Prior to this, James was a primary teacher and school leader in central London. He is the author of Teaching English by the Book.

Mathew Tobin was a primary teacher and school leader for many years before becoming a senior lecturer in Primary English and Children′s Literature. He continues to work closely with school practitioners and pupils particularly with a particular focus on raising standards in English. He is passionate about raising the profile of Reading Teachers and the Reflecting Realities agenda and teaches these areas at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Mathew is often invited to chair discussions around Children′s Literature, deliver keynotes and is involved in various judging panels. His own research interests include exploring the relationships between children′s literature and the landscapes and the pedagogical potential and benefits of a locality-based curriculum.