Primary conference
What will you find at the National Literacy Trust primary conference?
The aim of our primary conference is to celebrate best practice and explore the issues most significant to primary practitioners through a combination of thought leadership and workshops.
The National Literacy Trust primary conference provides an opportunity for primary practitioners to network, share best practice and learn. At the National Literacy Trust we work with communities, schools and the home learning environment to improve the literacy levels and life chances of the most disadvantaged children in the UK. In partnership with policy makers, practitioners and academics we will examine how these elements intersect, and explore how they can be maximized to improve primary literacy and close the word gap.
Primary conference 2025: Raising voices, raising literacy
Our most recent primary practitioner conference took place in Bradford on Thursday 27 March 2025. We were delighted to welcome a host of inspiring speakers and committed teachers to celebrate the power of written and spoken language.
Writing for enjoyment enhances creativity, self-expression and mental wellbeing; yet, as recent research shows, writing enjoyment levels are at an all-time low. As the incoming Labour Government pledges to raise standards by focusing on “essential digital, speaking, and creative skills”, we will explore why and how to develop authentic self-expression through multiple channels in the primary classroom.
Look out for conference highlights in our TeachBrief blog - and we really hope to see you at our next event!
Why attend our primary conferences?
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Network and share best practice
Current whole-school premium members receive a discount on conference places, and non-members will be eligible for a discount on membership if they attend. This is a great opportunity to become part of a growing network of primary practitioners.
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Attend workshops
Included in the conference will be evidence-based workshops on reading, writing and vocabulary. These sessions will provide strategies to take away and use in the classroom, to drive an improved reading culture.
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Hear from primary experts
Conference speakers include primary education and policy experts, as well as representatives from within the organisation presenting on the latest research and programmatic activity.
Enquiries?
If you have any questions about our Primary Conferences, please contact professional.development@literacytrust.org.uk