Writing for external audiences

Helpful, humorous tips for writing with clarity and confidence. This course is for anyone who writes or proofreads written information that is sent out from school.

Description

Quality assuring and writing school letters and reports 

This online course is for anyone who writes or proofreads written information that is sent out from school. 

Informed by the conventions of English grammar and government writing guidance, this 90-minute session is ideal for school business managers, administrators, senior leaders, and any members of staff who write letters.

The session takes a light-hearted and helpful look at language. No tests or tricky activities to complete, just helpful, humorous tips for writing with clarity and confidence.

It includes:

  • the essentials of plain English

  • grammar

  • punctuation

  • helpful tips

  • avoiding common errors.

 

Feedback from previous writing for external audiences course:

'I found all the guidance given to be highly informative. As someone that finished school in 1992, it was good to revisit areas that are no longer at the forefront of my mind. The information I received will really help me along in my role. I really enjoyed it. Diane was clear when explaining every area. She was open to questions and queries. Overall, it was a very useful course and an enjoyable experience'

C. Boxall, administrator, Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School, Herefordshire

 

'Very informative, knowledgeable host, very worthwhile course for any administrator'

J. Watson, administrator, Christ Church Primary School, Shropshire                      

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