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For schools

The Hastings Literacy Hub supports local schools, helping to inspire and encourage their pupils to read for pleasure.

Celebrate Black history all year round

Our calendar of key dates aims to help you honour Black heroes throughout the year.
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EAL learners

These resources provide teachers with the tools to understand the language and literacy development needs of EAL learners.
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Remembrance assemblies

Exploring Why, How, and Who do we remember, developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion.
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Marcus Rashford Book Club

Explore fantastic teaching resources to accompany the latest Book Club title. Free to access and suitable for years 2, 3 and 4.
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National Poetry Day resources

Brilliant new resources to help you celebrate and explore the focus theme on National Poetry Day and beyond.
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Career activity handbooks

Activities for primary, secondary and post-16 students to support career insight and employability.
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Home learning support

Words for Life

Ages 0-12. Search by age for fun family activities to help parents support their children’s literacy.
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Zone In

Age 13+: tips for young adults to boost reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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Virtual School Library

Free books, exclusive videos and recommended reads from top children's authors and illustrators.
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Training and events

event 18 Nov 2021 - 21 Apr 2022
Improving Writing in KS2 (IPEELL) - online training

Course to help Key Stage 2 teachers use memorable experiences and to teach self-regulation, building high quality writing

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event 24 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021
Primary Conference: Literacy by Stealth

A panel of experts will share insights on the wealth of cultural experiences which can enhance spoken language, reading and writing.

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event 29 Nov 2021 - 01 Dec 2021
Reading for Pleasure in KS2 online CPD

CPD exploring the transformative potential of reading for pleasure and how to drive an improved reading culture in your school.

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