For schools

The Hastings Literacy Hub supports local schools, helping to inspire and encourage their pupils to read for pleasure.
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Supporting schools and settings with literacy teaching resources throughout the year.Learn more
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Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday 22 April - check out our series of poetry-based classroom resources leading up to the dayLearn more
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Celebrate national Non-Fiction November in your classroom with our expertly curated guidance, booklists and classroom ideas.Learn more
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Black History Month can be taught and celebrated all year round with our resources.Learn more
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Celebrate poetry on National Poetry Day and beyond with these resources.Learn more
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Teaching sequence and resources to run our Comics Rule! writing challenge in your classroom.Learn more
Home learning support
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Ages 0-12. Search by age for fun family activities to help parents support their children’s literacy.Learn more
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Age 13+: tips for young adults to boost reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.Learn more
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Free books, exclusive videos and recommended reads from top children's authors and illustrators.Learn more
Training and events
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Develop practical strategies for improving reading comprehension by exploring inference, vocabulary and book choice.Learn more about Teaching Reading in KS2 CPD.
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Join award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph for a Coronation draw-along that will launch The 2023 Children’s Book Celebration, in partnership with digital bank, Chase.Learn more about The Coronation draw-along with Rob Biddulph.
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This online training helps teachers develop their knowledge of how words work and suggests practical strategies for direct instruction.Learn more about Building Vocabulary in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.