First News
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Newspapers, magazines and comics, Online learning and apps
A weekly newspaper and associated literacy resources created for children between the ages of seven and fourteen.
£
KS2, KS3
FlashAcademy
Online learning and apps
Digital platform for schools supporting classroom and remote learning of EAL from 45 home languages.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Competition
An annual poetry competition open to all young people aged 11-17.
Free
KS3, KS4
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 ...
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 ...
Hugo Young Award
Competition
Political opinion writing competition for young people aged 16-18.
Free
KS4, KS5
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 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 Reviews and Recommendations
Booklists and book reviews
Book reviews and recommendations from children's book experts presented across a range of formats.
Free
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 ...
