FAQ

The FAQ section on this website deals with questions that are frequently asked. If you have a question that has not been answered below, please contact us via the homepage.
Englishdepartment.co.uk is an online platform for English teachers to share their thoughts, resources, ideas and jobs posts, all for free! The website is linked to our very supportive Facebook group.
No. It is completely free!
It is quick and easy to do. Once you join, you can upload resources. On the homepage on the top right-hand corner, where it says 'QUICK RESOURCE UPLOAD'. On this page you need to add some information about the resource and the category it should appear in. It is all very straightforward. Alternatively, click on 'MY DASHBOARD' (top right-hand corner on the homepage). There you will see a drop-down menu appear. Click on 'UPLOAD A RESOURCE'. Once you have done this, a new page will appear where you need to add some information about the resource and the category it should appear in. If there are any issues, please 'CONTACT US' via the homepage.
Yes, as a zip file. Put all your files in one folder that you want to zip. Select or Right-click (using your mouse) over the folder. Then choose SELECT (or point to) 'SEND TO', and then select 'COMPRESSED (ZIPPED) FOLDER'. A new zipped folder with the same name will then automatically be created in the same location. You can now upload this Zip file to the website.
Yes, you can. Click on MY DASHBOARD (top right-hand corner on the homepage). There you will see a drop-down menu appear. Click on RESOURCES I HAVE UPLOADED. Once you have clicked on this, you can choose which resources to delete.
No. Resources need to have been created by you, alternatively you must have been given permission to share a resource that belongs to someone else. Please make sure that you have not breached any copyright laws.
Yes, anyone can advertise. It does not matter if you are an organisation or an individual; if there is an English teacher job that you want to share – post it! If we can help someone with get job, then we are happy we have helped in some way!
Yes, please do! We would love to hear about teachers’ experiences and share this with others, regardless of how trivial these experiences may be! Whether you are an NQT or an experienced teacher you can all contribute. To add a blog, click on 'MY DASHBOARD' (top right-hand corner on the homepage). There you will see a drop-down menu appear. Click on 'ADD BLOG POST'. Once you have done this, a new page will appear where you need to add your information, images, video etc. Please make sure you press ‘submit’. The blog will then need to be approved.
A gold means you have uploaded over 31 resources; silver is between 11-30 and bronze is between 5-10. It is our way saying, ‘thank you’ and to be recognised for contributing your teaching resources to help others.
The cat is just a default image once you register. You can change this and add any image you like (if it is appropriate!). To change it click on 'MY DASHBOARD' (top right-hand corner on the homepage). There you will see a drop-down menu appear. Click on 'MY PROFILE'. Once you have done this, a new page will appear. Click on 'EDIT PROFILE'. At the bottom of the page you will 'CHANGE PICTURE'. Click on this and this will prompt you to add your image.
Click on 'MY DASHBOARD' (top right-hand corner on the homepage). There you will see a drop-down menu appear. Click on 'MY PROFILE'. Once you have done this, a new page will appear. Click on ‘EDIT PROFILE’. On this page, half-way down you will see 'CHANGE PASSWORD'.
Go to the login page (or if you are already there), click on 'RESET PASSWORD' and this will prompt you to fill in your email address. Once you have done this an email will be sent to the address you gave. Please follow the instruction in your email. Please check your ‘spam email box.’ Any issues, please 'CONTACT US' via the homepage.