Conferences and webinars
National Literacy Trust conferences, seminars, and webinars focus on predominant issues in literacy education. All our events provide expert insights into leading-edge research along with examples of best practice. At our in-person conferences you will also attend workshop and discussion sessions providing opportunities to network, share ideas and build a community with other educational professionals.
Annual National Conferences
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Focusing on language acquisition in the first 1,001 days, our annual conference is a cross-sector summit of thought leadership and best practice.Learn more about Early Words Matter conference.
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Our primary conference celebrates best practice and explores the issues most significant to primary practitioners.Learn more about Primary conference.
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October 2026. Our online conference will support secondary schools to translate significant curriculum reform on literacy provision into a clear school-level strategy.Learn more about Online secondary education conference 2026: Leading Literacy, Leading Change.
Our community of practice events
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Join us on Thursday 24 September 2026, during the National Year of Reading, to explore how we can find routes into reading and validate teenage reading experiences.Learn more about Teenage reading seminar: Glasgow.
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Join TeachBrief Live for literacy guidance, resources, and peer insights - empowering primary leads to drive whole-school impact.Learn more about TeachBrief Live.
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Supporting educators and librarians to make their library spaces and collections inclusive and representative of our communities, both immediate and global.Learn more about Inclusive Libraries.
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The National Literacy Trust has a brand-new partnership with Sheffield Hallam University to deliver Talk With Tales for Children (TWiTCH) programme from September 2026.Learn more about Talk With Tales for Children (TWiTCH).
