Our membership
National Literacy Trust membership supports you in putting literacy at the heart of learning in your school or setting.
Schools are key to raising literacy outcomes. A National Literacy Trust membership can help.
If you’re looking to transform literacy provision in your school or setting, or simply seeking more teaching support and resources – look no further than our membership offers.
Every year our membership helps thousands of teachers and practitioners across the UK to deliver high-quality literacy teaching that supports pupil attainment and engagement through our provision of trusted evidence-based insights, strategic tools and practical resources.
All resources are informed by the latest research evidence, and activities designed to align with curricula requirements across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
We offer two levels of membership: premium whole school/setting membership, and free, individual membership.
Whether you're raising literacy in the classroom or embedding it across your whole-school strategy – our membership options are here for you.
Already a member?
Premium membership
Are you a school leader driving whole-school literacy improvement? For just £100 a year premium membership will help you embed high-quality literacy practice across all year groups, with exclusive resources and expertly developed tools to support strategic planning.
Premium membership group purchase
If you are seeking membership for groups of schools, for example, within local authorities, academy trusts or school federations, we can offer the opportunity to purchase memberships for a number of schools or settings, each one gaining access to all the benefits. We may also be able to offer you a discount. Contact membership@literacytrust.org.uk to find out more.
Why choose National Literacy Trust premium membership
National Literacy Trust membership supports literacy leaders, teachers, practitioners and education professionals to develop outstanding literacy provision in their school or setting by providing tools, resources and inspiration.
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School improvement tools
Plan and evaluate literacy provision with Literacy research and policy guides for Primary, Secondary, and Early Years settings. Get tailored insights by participating in our Annual Literacy Survey.
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Exclusive resources
Access curriculum-linked teaching resources full of tips and practical tools to help keep your pupils engaged and save you vital time with lesson planning.
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Research-informed, trusted and flexible
All our membership resources are founded on robust research and evidence - as well as being aligned with policy and curriculum-linked. Whether you are focusing on strategic planning or classroom teaching, you can trust us.
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Latest literacy news, research and best practice
Be the first to hear about our latest programmes, resources, research, events, and competitions.
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Access member discounts
Benefit from discounts on literacy CPD training and conferences. Plus discover generous discounts from partners, including savings on book purchases with Browns Books.
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Access for colleagues
Invite key literacy and leadership colleagues across your school to have their own login to help embed your whole-school literacy development plan.
Individual free membership
Are you a qualified classroom teacher or trainee? With a free membership you can access classroom-ready resources that are rooted in the latest literacy research. You'll find flexible activity ideas and curriculum-linked teaching sequences to help you inspire pupils and engage them in developing reading, writing, and oracy skills. Free membership also works as a great introduction to our wider membership offer.
Premium organisational membership
Are you based in an educational organisation such as a schools' library service or third sector organisation? Would you benefit from access to premium, evidence-based resources and guidance about literacy education even if you are not a leader or teacher within a school or setting? Organisational membership keeps you informed with access to the latest evidence, tools and resources.
