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English Education Leadership

Rigorous.
Inclusive.
Human-centred.

Curriculum strategist and speaker helping secondary schools build stronger English departments across IGCSE, Cambridge, and IBDP frameworks.

Head of English Curriculum Design Teacher Coaching Inclusive Classrooms
Farika Atkins
20+
Yrs Experience
4
Frameworks
7–13
Grade Range
Great teaching balances rigor and humanity. Students deserve clear structures, ambitious thinking, and classrooms where they feel safe to contribute.
— Farika Atkins
What I Do

Areas of expertise

Instructional leadership

Designing stronger English instruction through literary analysis and scaffolded writing.

Curriculum design

Mapping progression across IMYC, IGCSE, and IBDP so quality is coherent year to year.

Inclusive education

UDL-informed approaches for SEN, ADHD, ESL, and mixed-readiness classrooms.

Digital strategy

AI-assisted planning and digital workflows that reduce teacher friction, not standards.

Teacher coaching

Building confident teams through feedback and department systems that move practice forward.

Academic integrity

Strengthening moderation, assessment quality, and exam readiness across departments.

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Available for curriculum consulting, teacher development workshops, panel conversations, keynote speaking, and school leadership collaborations.