Reading for Pleasure in Key Stage 2 CPD

Explore the transformative potential of reading for pleasure - sign up now and drive improved reading culture in your school.

About the course

Research has consistently suggested that reading for enjoyment is beneficial to wider learning, vocabulary development and wellbeing. How can we harness this research, help children develop a lifelong love of reading and ensure they are accessing books which are right for them?

At our Reading for Pleasure in KS2 CPD, conducted over the course of a day, you will engage with research to explore the transformative potential of reading for pleasure. You will engage with other schools and design an action plan tailored to your setting using strategies such as exploring whole texts and "book talk".

Who should attend?

For all primary practitioners who wish to improve reading culture in their settings, including SMTs, teachers and leads across all subjects including English. Reading for pleasure CPD

Course logistics & pricing

○ Format: Online via Zoom

○ Dates & Timings: Thursday 9 Oct 2025, 9:30am - 2:30pm

○ Cost & Booking Information:

• £160 for a single booking
• £25 discount for National Literacy Trust premium members (discount code required: please contact ruth.king@literacytrust.org.uk)

The course will cover:

• A range of approaches, including choosing and using whole texts
• Research around the benefits of reading for enjoyment

What you will gain from attending:

• An action plan to create a community of readers in your school
• Preparedness to embed these successful approaches more widely across your school

What you will receive:

• Resources accessible on our digital learning platform
• A physical Reading for Pleasure handbook which contains guidance and information to support implementation

Preparing for the session

You will need:

• A device such as a laptop with a working internet connection, camera and microphone so that you can join the training
• Access to resources on our digital learning platform (we will contact you to grant access in the week prior to the training)

Why choose this course?

Here’s what teachers have to say about this CPD:

'I learned a lot of valuable information, even about the local scenario in literacy and our scores and about how important Reading for Pleasure is. Sometimes, we tend to underestimate it.'

'This was a balanced session where theory was interestingly balanced with practice and practical examples.'

Research and evidence-based approach:

This training is developed with the following recent evidence and guidance:

- The primary National Curriculum for England

- DfE reading framework 2023

Course trainer:

Wyl Menmuir has been working with the National Literacy Trust since 2008, when he was involved in delivering the National Year of Reading. A trained teacher with experience as a senior leader in primary education, he specialises in reading and writing for pleasure, and the development of school libraries. Since 2016, Wyl has developed training programmes for school librarians, authors in schools, and authentic writing practices for the NLT.

Wyl is a multi-award winning author, editor and literacy consultant based in Cornwall. Also a former journalist, Wyl has written for Radio 4, The Guardian and The Observer. He is a course leader for Curtis Brown Creative, co-creator of The Writers’ Block and is a senior lecturer in creative writing at Falmouth University.

Why National Literacy Trust?:

The National Literacy Trust work with schools across the UK to transform literacy outcomes for every child. Based in the latest research and evidence, our CPD and conferences explore innovative best practice to help you evaluate, plan and take action to improve literacy outcomes in your setting.

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Booking

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