With literacy as a key focus of the Ofsted new inspection framework from January 2012, teachers of all subject areas need to ensure that all groups of students are achieving as well as each other in literacy in all classes. Literacy is so closely linked to achievement across all subject areas and it is clearly now the responsibility of all teachers.

The course will look in detail at each of the four prescribed sections for GCSE Coursework. Guidance will be provided on how you can best ensure that the projects your pupils embark upon give them the best chance of success. The day will also cover ways of structuring the two year course, look at the overlap between Language and Literature coursework - and examine in detail the role of Speaking and Listening.

This course will include work on the full range of special educational needs encountered in a secondary school (though it is not intended to replace specialist training in specific areas such as Down's Syndrome and Autism). It will tackle the central issue of providing access to a broad and balanced curriculum for English, while making an impact on the learning difficulties, both with written and spoken language, that impede students' progress and enjoyment.

Once you have finished your initial teacher training and find yourself in a school, you hit the ground running fast! This course aims to build on your knowledge and show you how to make rapid and significant further improvement. During the day, you will have the opportunity to discuss behaviour management strategies that will work for you and discover the various ways of handling more demanding pupils.

The role, performance and vision of the departmental head are increasingly being recognised and acknowledged as being a key area determining the degree of success of the school. More is being demanded of such post holders both nationally and locally. They will need a vision of whole school needs and will be required to lead and manage the all-important process of learning and teaching. How do we achieve success in this vital area of school life and how can you be a dynamic, effective and successful Head of Department?

Lighthouse conferences offer students a rich, memorable, learning experience.

This year, with the beginning of the New Specification, there will be new targets but our conferences will contain the same quality of content as before. The event has been especially designed by a team of expert practitioners, senior examiners - to provide students with top guidance and advice, challenge them to re-think their understanding, raise students' confidence and engage them in a range of varied, stimulating activities throughout the day.