Welcome to LATE:
the London Association for the Teaching of English

We are an independent organisation based in London, concerned with English teaching and language development. We are a branch of the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE).

Members of LATE include teachers from primary, secondary and further education, advisors, consultants, teacher trainers and student teachers.

We produce occasional publications about English teaching and organise several conferences every year.

Contact one of the committee to find out more.

Next Conference
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June 2008 - English for Life

Next Meeting
Thursday 19th June - Planning for 08/09 and What teachers are reading (summer recommendations)

QCA English 21
LATE response
Details of the consultation are on QCA website
Read the following articles that have been submitted to us as part of the debate about the future of English teaching:
The Future of English - The Institute English Group
Thinking Out of the SATs Box: Assessment through Talk - Valerie Coultas
Learning for life dies in Y6 - Martin Tibbetts
Communication at Intermediate level - The English Reform Group

Archive of campaigning materials
Click here

Archive of LATE News
Click here

Jobshare Network
If you are considering jobsharing but do not yet have a jobshare partner, send your details including a contact telephone number, e-mail or postal address to John Wilks who will pass them on to other interested colleagues. Please specify whether you are a primary or secondary teacher, which areas of London you would be prepared to work in and whether you intend to apply for posts with management allowances.