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English | Useful websites

Below is a list of websites that you may find useful. They have been grouped into categories so that, as the list grows, it will still be easy to find the websites that are of interest to you. Click on a category to see the websites for that topic; click on it again to close that group.

Creative writing

NAWE

The National Association of Writers in English supports the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK. Includes details of publications, events and online resources.

http://www.nawe.co.uk/metadot/index.pl?op=show&iid=2383

Drama

The National Theatre

Details of current productions and events

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/

English - general

Andrew Moore's Resource site

Useful resources for GCE/GCSE English

http://www.eriding.net/amoore/

English Association

The English Association website includes resources and events.

http://www.le.ac.uk/engassoc/index.html

EnglishEdu

Online resources, workshops and courses for English teachers and students.

http://english.edusites.co.uk

NATE

National Association for the Teaching of English - including resources and events.

http://www.nate.org.uk/

Teachernet

Resource and publication area for teachers

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/

Teachers TV

Website for the popular digital channel with free resources and publications

http://www.teachers.tv/

Teachit

Resource area for GCSE/GCE

http://www.teachit.co.uk/

The English and Media Centre

Not-for-profit trust that provides publications and professional development for all aspects of English teaching for teachers and students of literature, language and media in the UK and abroad.

http://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/

UKLA

United Kingdom Literary Association

http://www.ukla.org/

General interest

DCSF

Department for Children, Schools and Families

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/

Joint Council for Qualifications

The JCQ is the single voice for the member awarding bodies offering the full range of UK qualifications.

http://www.jcq.org.uk/

OFQUAL

Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator

http://www.ofqual.org.uk/

QCDA (Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency)

An Executive Non-Departmental Public Body of the DCSF established to develop the curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications.

http://www.qcda.gov.uk/

Poetry

The Poetry Archive

The world's premier online collection of recordings of poets reading their work

http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do

The Poetry Society

Poetry portal with resources, events, information and ideas

http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/

Shakespeare

RSC

Royal Shakespeare Company

http://www.rsc.org.uk/home/default.aspx

The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company

Workshop and musical theatre production company giving Shakespeare a modern twist. Free resources and tips

http://www.hiphopshakespeare.com/