Summer Book Club
Book club
A transition project pupils to promote reading for pleasure and build a sense of community for pupils moving up to secondary school. It runs from July to September.
Free
KS2, KS3
Summer Reading Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
An annual programme that encourages children aged 4-11 to read for pleasure over the summer holidays.
Free
KS1, KS2
Take One Book
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A flexible, literature-based framework for teaching English in primary schools.
£
KS1, KS2
Teachers' Reading Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
A summer reading challenge for teachers that runs from end June to end October .
Free
Adult
The Day
Newspapers, magazines and comics, Online learning and apps
Online, subscription-based news platform for primary and secondary schools.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
The Phoenix
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly, high quality comic for children aged 7-14 featuring stories and non-fiction topics.
£
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
Tir na n-Og Children's Book Awards
Book awards
Annual awards that recognise and celebrate the best literature for children and young people in Wales. The shortlist is announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Topical Talk
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A fully resourced programme to promote understanding and critical discussion of current affairs.
Free
KS2, KS3
Toppsta
Booklists and book reviews
A book review and book recommendation site based on reviews by young people.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
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
UK Literacy Association
CPD resource
The UKLA is a professional association that supports those working in the areas of literacy, language and communication.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
UKLA Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards judged by classroom teachers. Shortlists are announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
UKLA International Conference
Conference or Trade Show
The 2024 UKLA International Conference will take place on 5th-7th July at the University of Sussex.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Vocabulary Ninja
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A wide variety of teaching resources to support Vocabulary, Comprehension and SPaG.
£
KS1, KS2
What on Earth! Magazine
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly non-fiction magazine for young people aged 7-14.
£
KS2, KS3
Whizz Pop Bang!
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly science magazine to inspire young scientists in KS1 and KS2.
£
KS1, KS2
Winter Mini Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
A reading programme that runs from December to February to encourage children aged 4-11 to read for pleasure.
Free
KS1, KS2
Word Power
CPD resource, CPD course
A contextual vocabulary instruction programme for use in EYFS and primary schools.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
World Book Day
Event
An annual celebration of books and reading that takes place on the first Thursday in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
World Book Day Book Club
Book club
Monthly book recommendations and free supporting resources for primary schools.
Free
KS2