The subject of English : putting English in perspective / Andrew Goodwyn -- The English curriculum and the literacy strategy / Maureen Coales and Liana Coales -- Planning teaching and learning in English / Jane Branson -- Assessment, recording and reporting / Jane Branson -- The role of media education / Andrew Goodwyn -- Information and communications technology / Chris Warren -- Inclusion, special needs and differentiation / Leslea Markwick -- Professionalism and accountability / Andrew Goodwyn -- Literacy : whole-school issues and the role of the English specialist / Joanna Haffenden -- Personal and professional early career development / Liana Coales -- The future of English / Jane Branson