Access to Authors in Lockdown

Schools may be closed, but there are still lots of ways of giving pupils access to authors.

Books for Keeps

Books for Keeps is an independent bi-monthly magazine all about children’s books and the children’s book world.

Booklists and recommendations for primary school reading.

A wide variety of teaching resources to support Vocabulary, Comprehension and SPaG.

An annual award for the funniest children’s books voted for by young people. The shortlists are announced in June.

The UKLA is a professional association that supports those working in the areas of literacy, language and communication.

Access to the findings of the OU/UKLA Reading for Pleasure Research Project, along with supporting resources.

Access to a range of literacy teaching resources, research and training courses, depending on membership level.

Online and in-person training courses covering writing, spelling and comprehension from primary educational consultant and author, Jane Considine.

A selection of short films and animations chosen to enhance the teaching of writing in the primary classroom.