The National Literacy Trust’s summer Secondary Conference will take place on Monday 7th July 2025 in Central Birmingham. The theme is Perspectives on Literacy.

The 2024 conference took place on 1st July in Manchester. The theme for the conference was Oracy Matters. The one-day programme of presentations and workshops explored how speaking and listening skills impact on academic success, employment and young people’s sense of self.

Keynote speakers included Emeritus Professor Neil Mercer and award-winning poet Joelle Taylor.

Information about the 2025 conference speakers and workshops will be released shortly.

Cost: In 2024, the cost was £175 per delegate. 2025 price will be released shortly.

About National Literacy Trust: NLT is an independent literacy charity working with schools and communities to give disadvantaged children the literacy skills to succeed in life. The charity runs literacy programmes, CPD training courses for teachers, and provides online resources and tools to its members. It also undertakes research into all aspects of literacy and campaigns to raise awareness of literacy issues.