Grammar Explained
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A series of videos designed to engage pupils and parents with the primary grammar curriculum.
Free
KS1, KS2
Harry Potter Book Night
Event
An annual celebration of the magical world created in the best-selling Harry Potter series of books.
Free
KS2, KS3
Hay Festival Programme for Schools
Literature Festival
A free programme of in-person and online author events for pupils in primary and secondary schools in May.
Free
KS2, KS3 ...
Headscarves & Hardbacks
Booklists and book reviews
A book blog with a focus on diversity and identity.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
Competition
An annual short-story writing competition for children aged 19 and under.
Free
KS2, KS3 ...
Holocaust Memorial Day
Event
An international day of commemoration for all victims of the Holocaust and genocide.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
In the Reading Corner
Booklists and book reviews
A collection of podcasts for teachers and librarians interested in children's books and reading.
Free
Adult
IncludED in Your Classroom
CPD resource
Whole-school tips and strategies to support inclusion and wellbeing in an easily-accessible poster format.
Free
KS1, KS2
International Literacy Day
Event
International Literacy Day takes place on the 8th of September every year. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy for everyone.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
International Mother Language Day
Event
An international celebration of the role of language in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
International Women's Day
Event
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th and is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
James Cropper Wainwright Prize
Book awards
Annual book awards celebrating the best nature and conservation writing for adults and children in the UK.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Jane Considine Online Training and Consultancy
CPD course
Training and consultancy from educational consultant and author, Jane Considine.
£
KS1, KS2
Jane Considine's English Unit Plans
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A range of over 100 detailed text-based English unit plans created by Jane Considine, educational consultant and author.
£
KS1, KS2
Jhalak Children's & YA Prize
Book awards
An annual book award for the best book written for young people by a British author of colour.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Just Imagine Consultancy and Training
CPD course
A range of training and consultancy programmes covering all aspects of primary literacy.
££
KS1, KS2
Klaus Flugge Prize
Book awards
An annual award that recognises the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's picture book illustration.
Free
KS1, KS2
Language for Results Training
CPD course
A programme of CPD training courses for primary and secondary schools covering all aspects of EAL learning.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Laugh Out Loud Book Awards
Book awards
An annual award to celebrate the best and funniest children's books in the UK and Ireland.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Learning Village
Digital platforms and tools
Learning Village is an image-based, EAL curriculum that combines an online programme supported by offline teacher-directed learning. Suitable for learners of any language background.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Letterbox Library
School book supplier
Children's bookseller specialising in books that celebrate diversity and explore personal and social issues.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Libraries Week
Event
Libraries Week is an opportunity to celebrate the central role that libraries play in our communities.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
