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
Comics in Class
Booklists and book reviews
Reviews and recommendations of graphic novels.
Free
KS2, KS3
Coram Beanstalk
Reading support
One-to-one reading support for children aged 3-11 from trained and vetted volunteers.
££
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
Create a Comic Competition
Competition
Encourage children and young people to develop their creative storytelling skills by creating their own comic strip.
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
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Booklists and book reviews
A free online resource exploring the history of children's books from medieval fables to the present day. Includes writing activities, author videos and recommended booklists.
Free
KS1, KS2
Discovering Children's Books: Creative Campaigns
Projects, programmes and workshops
Termly creative projects to engage children with reading and writing from the Discovering Children's Books team at the British Library.
Free
KS1, KS2
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Event
An annual event to raise awareness of dyslexia and the issues that people with dyslexia face.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
EAL Assessment Framework
Assessment and progression
A digital EAL assessment tool for use in primary and secondary settings.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
EAL Framework Process CPD
CPD course
CPD training course to enable the development of a whole-school framework for EAL learners aged 6-16.
££££
KS1, KS2 ...
EAL Guidance and Resources
Lesson plans and teaching aids, CPD resource
Guidance documents and practical teaching resources to support all EAL learners.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
EAL Hub
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Assessment and progression
A library of literacy resources to support EAL pupils at all stages of English language proficiency.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Earth Day
Event
Earth Day is dedicated to raising awareness of, and engagement with, the environmental issues facing our planet.
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 ...
Empathy Action Month
Event
A celebration of the power of books and reading to develop awareness of others and inspire social change.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Empathy Day
Event
Empathy Day celebrates the importance of empathy and the power of books to help young people develop a greater understanding of others.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Empathy Week
Projects, programmes and workshops
A whole-school programme that uses the power of film to develop the key skill of empathy.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
EmpathyLab
Booklists and book reviews, CPD course
Booklists, CPD training and other resources that help promote and develop empathy through reading.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Englicious
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A library of free resources to support the teaching and learning of English grammar.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
