Inclusive ELT

12/06/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful progress is not a test score or perfect vocabulary.

This week, a parent shared something that really made me smile.

She told me that her son used to struggle to say more than “yes” or “no” in English. Now, although he still has limited vocabulary, he is trying his best to express his ideas and most importantly, he is enjoying the process.

That last part matters.

When learners feel confident enough to take risks, make mistakes and share what they really think, that is when real communication begins.

This student loves football and I know nothing about it, so our lessons have become less about learning football vocabulary and more about using football as a vehicle for communication. He has taught me so much as he has become the expert in the lesson. We predict, debate, solve problems, analyse matches and defend our opinions.

The goal is not perfect English.
The goal is helping learners find their voice in English.
Moments like these remind me why I love teaching.

LanguageLearning ConfidenceBuilding TeachingEnglish studentsuccess

12/06/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful progress is not a test score or perfect vocabulary.

This week, a parent shared something that really made me smile.

She told me that her son used to struggle to say more than “yes” or “no” in English. Now, although he still has limited vocabulary, he is trying his best to express his ideas and most importantly, he is enjoying the process.

That last part matters.

When learners feel confident enough to take risks, make mistakes and share what they really think, that is when real communication begins.

This student loves football and I know nothing about it, so our lessons have become less about learning football vocabulary and more about using football as a vehicle for communication. He has taught me so much as he has become the expert in the lesson. We predict, debate, solve problems, analyse matches and defend our opinions.

The goal is not perfect English.
The goal is helping learners find their voice in English.
Moments like these remind me why I love teaching.

19/02/2026

Being a teenager is all about ‘fitting in’.
Anything that makes us seem different to our peers is to be avoided at all costs, which is why it is crucial that every young person that struggles with reading, is identified early and given the support and interventions needed at an early age so they can progress academically at the same level with their peers.
Evidence based, structured literacy aligned to the science of reading assists every child in learning to read
Because every young person just wants to fit in!

12/02/2026

These women are a true inspiration to us all, but especially those who have been told they will never come to anything, often because they are dyslexic or neurodivergent in other ways.

02/02/2026

Exactly!

15/01/2026

Busting some dyslexia myths!

15/12/2025

07/12/2025

This resonates in so many ways. Look out for ALL our students.

06/12/2025

The genuinely wonderful Natalie Ruth Wilson, she has so much to offer people in the neurodivergent community. Give her a shout if you think she can help you.