Suzanne Horton

Qualifications

• 2013 MA (Education) University Of Worcester
• 2013 Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education University of Worcester
• 1995 Certificate in Education: History University Of Central England
• 1992 B Ed (Hons) First Class University of Central England

Learn Upon Training completed

• Safer Recruitment
• Introduction to the Prevent Duty as it affects Higher Education
• Safeguarding Essentials

Teaching & Research

Teaching Interests

• Primary and Early Years English
• The teaching of early reading using systematic synthetic phonics
• Professional Studies
• Teaching of pupils with English as an Additional Language

Research Interests

• Children's reading habits
• Student confidence in teaching pupils with English as an Additional Language
• Transition Year 6 to Year 7
• Student engagement and ‘sense of belonging’

Professional Bodies

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• National Association for the Advisors of English (NAAE)
• AST Network
• United Kingdom Literary Association (UKLA)

Publications

Horton, S. and Bingle, B. (2020) Just Do It: KS2 Lesson Plan English. Available at:  https://www.teachwire.net/news/modal-verbs-examples-activities-and-resources-for-ks2-english-spag (Accessed: 2 June 2020).

Horton, S. (2019) Challenging Higher Level Readers in Primary Matters. Summer 2019. NATE

Horton, S. (2017) Lessons in Teaching Reading Comprehension in Primary Matters. Summer 2017. NATE

Horton, S. (2016) Grammar in Context  in Primary Matters. Autumn 2016. NATE

Horton, S., Sullivan, P. & Robertson, C. (2013). Lifelong Readers: A European reading promotion framework for primary school librarians, educators and administrators (LiRe). A report based on findings from England and Ireland. Cyprus: CARDET

Horton, S. (2013). Lifelong Readers Project. Institute of Education Research Digest, Issue 2

Contributor: Bond, B., Johnson, J., Patmore, M., Weiss, N., Barker, G. (2012) Passing the Professional Skills Tests for Trainee Teachers and Getting into ITT. London, Sage

Books

Horton, S., Beattie, L. and Lannie, S. (2018) Reading at Greater Depth in Key Stage 2. London, Sage/Learning Matters

Horton, S., Beattie, L. and Bingle, B. (2015) Lessons in Teaching Reading Comprehension in Primary School. London, Sage/learning Matters 

Horton, S. and Bingle, B (2014) Lessons in Teaching Grammar in Primary School. London, Sage/Learning Matters

Conference Presentations

Rouse, J. & Horton, S. Building Resilience through Engagement:  One size does not fit all. Transition, Persistence and Resilience: Academic Advising for Success:  UKAT 4^th Annual Conference, 11-12^th April 2019, University of Plymouth

Horton, S. & Beattie L. Reading within a language-rich curriculum: how policy dictates practice. 3rd International Pedagogical and Linguistic Conference ‘Educational Role of Language’, 14-15^th  June 2018, Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, Vilnius

Horton, S. & Bubb, K. with Judge, P. & Lunn, B. (2017). Student Engagement through Cross Year Collaboration: Our Journey. RAISE 2017 national conference 6-8th September 2017, Manchester Metropolitan University

Horton, S. & Beattie, L. (2016).  Developing Pupils’ Inference Skills through Effective Talk. National Association of Teachers of English (NATE), Primary Matters Conference November 25th, NATE

Horton, S. (2015). From Research to Practice: Primary and Secondary English Conference (Keynote). Cornwall Learning November 19th 2015, Cornwall

Horton, S. (2015). Beyond PIRLs and PISA: a presentation of findings and recommendations from the international Lifelong Readers Project exploring effective pedagogical practice in developing lifelong reading habits. United Kingdom Literacy Association, 51st Conference July 10 -12th, NCTL

Horton, S. (2015). Tales from the Lifelong Readers Project: different perspectives. National Association of Advisors in English annual conference 20 – 22nd March, Birmingham

Horton, S. (2014) Respecting diversity in professional practice: an educational perspective. Inter Disciplinary Learning (IDL) Conference 29th January 2014, University of Worcester

Horton, S. & Jordan, A. (2013) 21st Century Literacies, Reading Creating and Collaborating in Authentic Contexts ‘Addressing boys needs and enhancing parent involvement’ (workshop). Lifelong Readers (LiRE project, CARDET). Innovative Learning Environments 6th Conference October 13th 2013:, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Bingle, B. & Horton, S. (2013) /B/lend Me Your Ears: debating the place of successive oral blending as the prime approach of the Prime Approach. United Kingdom Literacy Association, 49th Conference July 5-7th, Liverpool Hope University

Horton, S. (2013) Respecting diversity in professional practice: an educational perspective. IDL conference 25th January 2013, University of Worcester

Staff Development Presentations:

Horton, S (2012) ‘Trainees’ Confidence in Teaching Pupils with EAL’. University of Worcester. 19th June 2012

Horton, S. (2013) ‘Research Findings from an investigation of trainees’ confidence in teaching pupils with EAL: One year on’. University of Worcester. 9th July 2013

Horton, S (2013) ‘Lifelong Readers Project: A European Union funded research project’. University of Worcester. 4th July 2013

External Roles

• 2021 – present: Associate Governor at The Learning Institute
• 2020 – present: External Examiner at Cardiff Met
• 2017 – 2021: External Examiner at Oxford Brookes University        
• 2015 – 2017: Year two co-ordinator for BA (Hons) PITE
• 2015 – Peer Reviewer: Educational Research, NFER
• 2014 – External panel member for validation of the PG Certificate in Primary English
• 2014 – Vice Chair of Governing Body
• 2018 – Chair of Curriculum Committee
• 2012 – 2017: Subject Leader for Primary English within the School of Education