Classics For All: Cambridge

17/06/2026

Our School Support Coordinator, Anna Bell, will be speaking at the Litdrive National Conference on the 11th of July!

The conference will be a brilliant day of subject-specific CPD for English teachers, with a fantastic programme of speakers, panels and workshops. We will be holding a Word Roots session to help students develop their literacy skills and grow their curiosity about language and learning. We will also have a stand where you can find out about all the free support we offer and how you can fit Classics into your English curriculum.

Come visit us and find out more about our free resources and free training.

10/06/2026

Do you love Classics and want to make a difference in schools?

We are looking for freelance Network Coordinators to support schools across the North East of England and London.

The roles give you the opportunity to:
- Work flexibly
- Support teachers and students
- Help expand access to Classics and the Ancient World in classrooms

Interested? Send your Expression of Interest to [email protected] BEFORE 12 noon on Friday 3rd of July 2026. Early applications are encouraged!

To learn more about the roles and application process visit:
https://classicsforall.org.uk/get-involved/work-us

21/05/2026

13/04/2026

Prefix focus: TELE

Meaning: distant, far
This week we are exploring the prefix 'tele', which means 'far away' or 'distant'.

Words linked to this prefix include:
telephone, telescope, television, teleport

Classroom prompt:
How does the idea of being distant fit into each of these words?

05/02/2026

17/01/2026

16/01/2026

📢 Exciting opportunity for female students in year 12!

✒️ We are delighted to announce that applications for the Newnham College Essay Writing Masterclass Programme are now open. If you have a family member who is eligible, or work with sixth form students, then please do encourage them to take a look.

The programme involves:
➡️ Virtual workshop series
➡️ Cambridge-style supervision
➡️ Research and write about your subject
➡️ Receive feedback on your essays

📅 The deadline is 9am on Monday 9th February 2026.

Find out more on our website.

https://newn.cam.ac.uk/study-here/access-and-outreach/events-and-programmes/essay-writing-masterclass-programme-2026

09/01/2026

We’ve published an open letter to the Master of Trinity Hall and the Chancellor of Cambridge University calling for fair access to Classics.

Talent and potential for Classics are not confined to elite schools – Cambridge has shown what’s possible through many different widening participation initiatives. We want every college to reflect that commitment.

📖 Read the full letter here: https://classicsforall.org.uk/news-and-events/news/open-letter-trinity-hall-and-cambridge-university-recruitment-classics
✅ If you’re a Cambridge alum or supporter, please share this post and consider writing to the university to help amplify this message.

09/12/2025

THANK YOU!! 🎉

With matched donations from the AKO Foundation and our pledgers, we raised a total of £108,740 🎁

With these funds, we can now support a further 100 schools with training and curriculum resources

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