Writing for pleasure
Writing is more than just a skill - it’s also a powerful tool for thinking, communication, and self-expression.
Reading for pleasure
Together, we can grow a generation of readers so that no child is left behind.
What is the future of literacy?
We live in an increasingly digital world. Come on a journey with us to determine what we mean by future of literacy and consider how we can become more equipped and empowered to adapt in order to support children who face this evolving landscape.
How do we support teachers and practitioners?
Discover top-quality school resources to help engage and inspire children in early years settings, primary and secondary classes.
Join our professional development training sessions and continually improve your teaching knowledge and skills. Create a passion for books with our regular author events and creative programmes. Together, we are helping children and young people change their stories. Find out about National Literacy Trust membership.
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Resources and tools for early language development and parental engagement.Learn more about Early years.
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Deliver outstanding literacy provision at primary school stage.Learn more about Primary.
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Help students develop the literacy skills they need to succeed at school and in their future lives.Learn more about Secondary.
CPD training, conferences and workshops for teachers
Discover CPD training for teachers across all phases. Choose from literacy workshops, courses and conferences to enhance your skills.
We empower parents and families
Parents - you’re not alone! Discover a wealth of practical tips to help your child’s literacy journey, fun activities to try together as well as reassuring support and guidance on our Words for Life website. We have plenty of creative ways to nurture your child’s reading, speaking, listening and writing development at home.
We collaborate with communities and local areas
We work collaboratively in 20 areas of the UK that face the biggest challenges with literacy and where we can make the most difference. We work alongside teachers and football coaches, to librarians and youth leaders - to create bespoke solutions that support literacy at home, in school and in the community.
Fundraising
We believe literacy is for everyone. We are committed to changing as many lives as possible through the transforming power of literacy. Be part of our story and donate today, take on our challenge events or find out how your organisation can partner with us.
Policy and campaigning
We are proud to be a dynamic and fast-moving organisation that thinks creatively about how to inspire and engage people with literacy. We are the rallying cry to politicians and decision-makers to bring sustainable change. We work in partnerships of all kinds as we know this has the most impact.
Research
Everything we do is underpinned by sound evidence and ground-breaking research on all aspects of literacy, from exploring the relationship between technology and literacy, to investigating the impact of role models on reading.
Criminal Justice
We currently run four projects in prisons and Young Offender Institutions – Books Unlocked, New Chapters, Inside Stories with Audible and Readconnect. Find out how these projects not only help to support and improve the literacy skills of participants but also build family connections, raises hope and enable people to share their stories.
Latest News
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Parents urged to read more to boost children’s life chancesSecretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that 2026 will be The National Year of Reading.
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Centre for Literacy in Primary Education to become a part of The National Literacy TrustTwo national literacy charities join forces to scale shared mission for excellence in literacy education in the UK and internationally.
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Her Majesty The Queen visits The National Literacy Trust in BradfordHer Majesty The Queen visits The National Literacy Trust in Bradford to celebrate how we are supporting literacy levels in the city through our reading and writing initiatives.
