Aquila
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly educational magazine themed around a general-interest topic aimed at KS2 pupils.
£
KS2
Authorfy
Lesson plans and teaching aids
An ever-expanding bank of author videos and creative teaching resources to promote reading and writing for pleasure.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Behind the Headlines
Lesson plans and teaching aids, CPD course, Projects, programmes and workshops
Teaching resources and workshops to engage secondary students in the news and journalism.
Free
KS3, KS4 ...
Big Welsh Read
Projects, programmes and workshops
Reading for Pleasure project for KS2 pupils in Welsh primary schools.
Free
KS2
Book Clubs in Schools
Book club
Resources and training to enable schools to run weekly, peer-led book clubs.
£££
KS2, KS3 ...
Bookbug Songs and Rhymes
Books, ebooks and audiobooks, Online learning and apps
A bank of songs and rhymes to use with EYFS and KS1 pupils.
Free
KS1, EYFS
Bookfinder
Booklists and book reviews
A database of book reviews for EYFS to KS3 from the experts at BookTrust.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
BooksForTopics
Booklists and book reviews
Recommended booklists for specific topics as well as Reading for Pleasure.
Free
KS1, KS2
BookTrust Represents
Booklists and book reviews, CPD resource
Access to booklists and virtual events by authors and illustrators of colour to help schools provide a diverse and inclusive reading experience for their pupils.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Bookzilla Reading App
Online learning and apps
A free reading app designed to encourage pupils in upper primary and lower secondary schools to read for pleasure.
Free
KS2, KS3
British Science Week
Event
This annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths takes place from 8th-17th March 2024.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Catch Up® Literacy
Catch-up intervention, CPD course
A reading intervention programme for struggling readers aged 6-14.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
Children's Book Week
Event
Find ideas to help you run a Children's Book Week to promote reading for pleasure in your school this year.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Children's Language, Literacy and Literature Conference
Conference or Trade Show
In-person conference exploring the latest research and best practice for Early Years and primary on 16th November .
£
KS1, KS2 ...
CLiPPA Shadowing Scheme
Book awards
A shadowing scheme designed to encourage primary schools to explore the work of poets shortlisted for the CLiPPA.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
CLPE Teaching Resources
Lesson plans and teaching aids, CPD resource
A range of free resources created by CLPE to help schools teach literacy in the most effective way.
Free
KS1, KS2
CLPE: Consultancy and School INSET Training
CPD course
Consultancy and INSET packages for schools, Local Authorities, Academies and English Hubs.
£££
KS1, KS2
CLPE: CPD Training
CPD course
A programme of CPD training for primary teachers that covers planning and progression as well as specific areas of the literacy curriculum.
£
KS1, KS2
Cocoa Magazines
Newspapers, magazines and comics
Bi-monthly magazines dedicated to reflecting the interests and culture of young Black boys and girls.
£
KS2
Corebooks
Booklists and book reviews
Corebooks is a free resource that helps primary schools choose the best children's books for their school or classroom libraries.
Free
KS1, KS2
Developing Reading for Pleasure: Engaging Young Readers
CPD course
A free online course to help practitioners develop and promote a Reading for Pleasure culture in their schools.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Discovering Children's Books: Creative Campaigns
Projects, programmes and workshops
Termly creative literacy projects for primary pupils. This term's project runs from 25th September to 4th December .
Free
KS1, KS2
Education Endowment Foundation
CPD resource
Summaries and guidance reports based on the latest educational research covering literacy and other areas of the curriculum and school management.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...