Sadie Phillips

Background

About Sadie Phillips

Director of Studies | Whole-School Curriculum Leadership | KS2 English Specialist | Literacy and Pedagogical ResearcherAs Director of Studies, I lead on whole-school curriculum development, with a particular expertise in English and literacy. My work is underpinned by a commitment to evidence-informed practice and a belief that cultivating a love of reading and writing for pleasure is central to both academic achievement and personal growth.I hold an MA in Children’s Literature (Writing Pathway), awarded with Distinction in 2023, and continue to contribute to national professional development through workshops, Teachers’ action research groups, panel discussions and conferences.Professional highlights include- Regional Representative (London) for the UKLA- Writing for Pleasure Centre Affiliate- Ambassador for the Open University’s Reading for Pleasure Network- Co-Book Review Editor for Literacy (journal)- Content creator for educational publications and literacy CPD resources- Author of Literacy with Miss P Winner of the Egmont Reading for Pleasure Teacher of the Year Award (2019)Areas of expertise- Whole-school curriculum leadership and strategy- Literacy and English pedagogy- Pedagogical research in reading and writing for pleasure- Teacher development and CPD design- Creative and critical writing#EducationalLeadership #CurriculumDesign #PedagogicalResearch #LiteracyLeadership #ReadingForPleasure #WritingForPleasure