Reading for Pleasure is critical to schools. Over the last two decades, there has been a deepening recognition of the fundamental importance of improving reading standards on a child’s future academic achievement, wellbeing and success in life.
The reading and writing of Standard English, alongside proficient language development, is the key to unlocking the rest of the academic curriculum. Pupils who struggle to read struggle in all subjects and the wonders of a knowledge-rich curriculum passes them by unread. Fluency of reading is also a key indicator for future success in further education, higher education and employment. Even more significantly, being a highly engaged reader has the potential to allow a child to overcome their background.
There are several organisations which support the teaching of literacy in schools, and here we have created a CPD hub to raise awareness of the training available to aid your Continual Professional Development.
All CLPE training helps build your subject knowledge and develop practical approaches to literacy learning, which inspire a love of reading and writing in all children. Teachers attending our training, whether in person or online, will receive resources, planning and practical strategies to put learning into practice in the classroom. Download CLPE's course brochure to see the full range of CLPE training to support your literacy curriculum.
Power of Reading - London
In-Person Training – 4 days training
Group 1 start date - 3 rd October, 2024 - 10:00 am to 16:00 pm
Group 2 start date - 29 th November, 2024 - 10:00 am to 16:00 pm
Group 3 start date - 4th February, 2025 - 10:00 am to 16:00 pm
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Power of Reading – North East
7 th November, 2024 - 10:00 am to 16:00 pm
Power of Reading – North West
14 th November, 2024 - 10:00 am to 16:00 pm
Power of Reading – Online Learning
Online Learning – 8 x 2.5 hour sessions
Group 1 start date - 27 th September, 2024 - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Group 2 start date - 21 st November, 2024 – 13:30pm – 16:00pm
Group 3 start date - 4 th February, 2025 – 10:00am – 12:30pm
Developing the Role of the English Subject Leader
12 th November, 2024 - 10:00 am to 16:00 pm
Literacy Leader Forum
23 rd January, 2024 – 09:00 am to 10:30 am
24th January, 2024 – 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
6 th June, 2024 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
£30 Click to find out more or book
Leading the English Curriculum with the Power of Reading - FREE Event for Leaders
11th September, 2024 - 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Understanding Spelling
6th November, 2024 - 10:30 am to 15:30 pm
25th March, 2024 - 10:30 am to 15:30 pm
Power of Pictures with Daishu Ma
In-Person Training – 2.5 days training
1 st May, 2025 - 10:00 am to 15:30 pm
Transforming Literacy by Reflecting Realities
26 th November, 2024 - 15:45 pm to 17:00 pm
Transforming Literacy using Poetry
2 nd October, 2024 - 15:45 pm to 17:00 pm
Teaching Poetry with Valerie Bloom
20 th May, 2025 - 10:00 am to 15:30 pm
Meeting the Needs of More Able Pupils in Year 5 and 6
26 th March 2025 – 10:00am – 15:30pm
Teaching Phonics to Support Reading and Writing in KS2
9 th October, 2024 - 15:45 pm to 17:00 pm
Teaching Phonics to Support Reading and Writing in KS1
17 th October, 2024 - 15:45 pm to 17:00 pm
Teaching Phonics to Support Reading and Writing in EYFS
22 nd October, 2024 - 15:45 pm to 17:00 pm
Teaching Phonics to Support Reading and Writing
In-Person Training – 2 days training
Group 1 start date - 29th January, 2025 - 10:00 pm to 15:30 pm
Group 2 start date – 2 nd April, 2025 - 10:00 pm to 15:30 pm
Download CLPE's course brochure to see the full range of CLPE training to support your literacy curriculum.
THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The School Library Association offers a wide range of online and in-person training to enhance the personal and professional development of everyone who works in school libraries.
SLA Annual General Meeting 2024
18 th September 2024 6pm – 7.30pm
Remembrance: In partnership with the Royal British Legion
25 th September 2024 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Telling the Story: The Latest English Subject Report
1st October 2024 3pm – 4pm
New To School Libraries
16 th October 2024 9am- 4.30pm
Breaking Barriers: Freedom to Learn
Mercure - Northampton NN1 2TA
6 th June 2025 10am – 7 th June 2025 4pm
You can find membership details here .
OpenLearn is the home of free learning from The Open University. Their vision is to break down barriers to education by reaching millions of learners each year, through free educational resources.
Online Course - Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers
24 hour study - available any time
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NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST
The National Literacy trust work to improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the UK's most disadvantaged communities, where one in three people have low levels of literacy.
Grimwood Party Animals with Nadia Shireen
05 Jul 2024 2pm - 2:45pm
Teaching Reading in KS2 CPD
01 Oct 2024 - 29 Apr 2025
Secondary CPD: Developing literacy in English
15 Oct 2024 - 12 Nov 2024
Find out more about the National Literacy Trust here.
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