16 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2026
Online
£100
What is this event about?
Reading research is richer than ever. Join us to explore the insights shaping the field and how they can support effective classroom practice.
At Reconstructing Reading, we'll bring together international literacy leaders to translate the latest and most robust reading research into teaching strategies that support children in an evolving reading landscape.
Whether you’re a teaching practitioner or researcher, you’ll come away with evidenced approaches to reading instruction and engagement, with practical applications that meet the needs of diverse learners today.
This online conference returns for the National Year of Reading 2026, as part of our collective aim to reimagine how we teach reading and grow readers today.
Book now for the early bird rate of £100 – available until 30 September 2026.
What’s on the agenda?
Reconstructing Reading 2026 focuses on key elements of reading instruction and engagement. Across the programme, our international lineup will unpick the latest research to uncover strategies in word reading and decoding, barriers to reading development, motivation and engagement, early reading, comprehension and developing comprehension.
With a focus on early language and learners aged 4 to 11, there will be insights applicable to your whole education provision.
We're delighted to reveal a preview of our lineup and what they'll explore:
Professor Jessie Ricketts, Professor of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London
Exploring: Tracking reading from childhood to adolescence: proficiency, engagement and motivation
Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D., Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Nell K. Duke, Executive Director, Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success and Professor, Stand for Children and the University of Michigan
Exploring: The active view of reading: the importance of integration and bridging in reading
Melanie R. Kuhn, Jean Adamson Stanley Faculty Chair in Literacy, Purdue University
Exploring: Supporting student access to texts through wide and repeated reading
Mark S. Seidenberg, Vilas Professor, emerit. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Exploring: Reading from a developmental perspective
Professor Kathy Rastle, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London
Exploring: Morphology in vocabulary building and reading comprehension
Professor Anne Castles, ARC Laureate Professor, Australian Catholic University
Exploring: Ensuring a safety net: Supporting struggling readers in school contexts
What did practitioners say about Reconstructing Reading 2025?
‘Stunning CPD. Total breath of fresh air. Loved every minute and wanted it to last forever!’
‘Wonderful to hear the research and then be given the practical tips to put into practice... I couldn't make notes fast enough.’
‘I started the session at 9pm here in the UAE thinking I’d just watch the first 10 minutes or so and have finished the whole thing!’
‘Amazing. Good pace through the introductory material on to more in-depth research, so much of which will have been new and revelatory to all of us.’
Read key takeaways from an international educator >
What can I expect?
With your ticket you'll access:
- Live webinars with 15+ international researchers
- Recordings of every webinar available until Easter 2027
- A PhD showcase platforming the forefront of reading research
- A digital goody bag of resources, including takeaway insights from each webinar
- Learning Management System with a dedicated attendee area storing all resources and webinars
Who should attend?
- Primary education practitioners and phase leaders with responsibility for literacy development
- Headteachers and senior leaders
- Student teachers
- Researchers and education practitioners working in literacy and learning development