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 ...
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
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
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
First News
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly newspaper and associated literacy resources created for children between the ages of seven and fourteen.
£
KS2, KS3
Global Media and Information Literacy Week
Event
Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 takes place from 24th - 31st October .
Free
KS2, KS3 ...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Event
This day of commemoration for all victims of the Holocaust and genocide takes place annually on 27th January.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Hugo Young Award
Competition
A political opinion writing competition for young people aged 16-25. Entries are invited in January and February.
Free
KS4, KS5
Information Book Award
Book awards
An annual award celebrating information books. The shortlist is announced in June.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Just Imagine Training and Consultancy
CPD course
A range of training and consultancy programmes covering all aspects of primary literacy.
££
KS1, KS2
Library Girl and Book Boy
Booklists and book reviews
Book reviews and recommendations for primary schools.
Free
KS1, KS2
National Geographic Kids
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A general interest magazine with a focus on animals, the environment and nature.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
National Non-Fiction November
Event
Celebrate the role of non-fiction as part of children's reading experience this November .
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
NewsWise
CPD course, Projects, programmes and workshops
A free, cross-curricular news literacy project for KS2 pupils developed by The Guardian Foundation, the National Literacy Trust and the PSHE Association.
Free
KS2
School Library Association
CPD resource, CPD course
Independent organisation providing training and resources to support and promote libraries and literacy in schools.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
SLA Weekend Course
Conference or Trade Show
Hear from academics, librarians and best-selling authors at the SLA annual Weekend Course in June
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Day
Newspapers, magazines and comics, Online learning and apps
Online, subscription-based news platform for primary and secondary schools.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
The Week Junior
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly news and current affairs magazine for KS2 and KS3 students.
£
KS2, KS3
The Week Junior Science+Nature
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly STEM magazine for KS2 and KS3 students.
£
KS2, KS3
Topical Talk
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A fully resourced programme to promote understanding and critical discussion of current affairs.
Free
KS2, KS3
Twinkl
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A bank of educational resources created by teachers for primary and secondary schools.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Twinkl NewsRoom
Lesson plans and teaching aids
Daily news stories and related curriculum resources for KS2 pupils.
£
KS2
