Our Story
Founded in 2013, Primary English has evolved from a small educational consultancy supporting schools in Coventry to an organisation training teachers all over England and beyond. We also work with a range of well-known publishers to write teaching materials and we produce a range of high-quality resources available here on the Primary English website.
Rachel Clarke
As the Director of Primary English, Rachel works with education professionals to improve all aspects of English teaching in the Primary Years. During her 28 years in primary education she has held the positions of SENCO, English Subject Leader and Deputy Headteacher. Before establishing Primary English, Rachel worked as an English Consultant for Coventry Local Authority. She holds the TTA SENCO standards, has completed Ofsted Inspection Skills training from TRIBAL and has been a member of the UKLA National Council as a representative for the West Midlands region. Rachel has a Masters Degree in Education and was awarded a distinction for her research.
Rachel is a knowledgeable and motivational trainer who carefully facilitates the improved understanding, knowledge and skills of others. Rachel specialises in creating bespoke support for schools based on the precise interpretation of their specific needs.
Rachel is an experienced writer and series editor. She is the author of over 10 educational books, is the series editor of the popular Reading Detectives series from Keen Kite Books and was part of the writing team that produced the KS2 Guided Reading Handbooks for Collins Big Cat. She writes regularly for Teach Primary magazine and blogs here on the Primary English website.
Rachel and her team of associates are also the creators of a range of downloadable resources available here on the Primary English website.
Our team
The Primary English team includes English subject leaders, Deputy and Assistant Head teachers, school librarians and a graphic designer.
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