Secondary conference 2026

Join us at our 2026 Secondary conference hosted in Birmingham and hear from a range of exciting and diverse voices on how literacy sits at the heart of improving academic outcomes and the life-chances of young people.

How much are the tickets?

Ticket price:

£145 Early bird

£160 general admission

Why attend?

• Enjoy fascinating key notes and seminars led by expert speakers on literacy
• Choose from a wide range of workshops
• Gain access to valuable literacy resources
• Stay updated on literacy and education
• Connect with peers from across the country

Confirmed speakers

Christina Clark - Director of Research and Evaluation at the National Literacy Trust

Sarah McGeown - Professor of Literacy and Co-Director of the Literacy Lab

Darren Chetty - Lecturer in English Education at UCL Institute of Education and an affiliate at the UCL Sarah Parker Remond Centre for the Study of Racism and Racialisation

Professor Jessie Ricketts - Professor of Psychology and Vice Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange at Royal Holloway, University of London

Geoff Barton - Former General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders

Chie Kutsuwada and Julian Sedgwick - Carnegie-nominated illustrator and author team

Book now for 2026

Complete the form below to secure your place at our Secondary conference 2026. We are looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues in Birmingham next year.

If you have any questions, email kate.warde@literacytrust.org.uk