Resource Dream Big at home Resources for Key Stage 1 children exploring different careers and the literacy skills needed in them.
Resource International Women's Day book list and poster To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve created an inspirational book list and poster.
Resource Copyright Knights and Plagiarism Pirates writing challenge This creative writing challenge provides fun activities that introduce key ideas about copyright and plagiarism.
Resource Audiobooks and literacy resources Top tips to help teachers and parents make the most of audiobooks to support children’s literacy in the classroom and at home.
Resource Running a book week in your school Inspiration and insight from Greenleaf Primary School about their annual book week - an off-timetable week dedicated to encouraging children to read for pleasure.
Resource Hot topic: Children's Mental Health Week National Literacy Trust research found a link between enjoyment of reading and writing and positive wellbeing. Take a look at our range of resources to explore this link during...
Premium resource Annual Literacy Research and Policy Guide 2019/20 This yearly compilation of recent research and policy developments in literacy supports busy practitioners to build evidence-based practice.
Resource Hot topic: Greta Thunberg and the climate emergency Build on this current hot topic to engage children with reading, oracy and provide purposeful writing activities.
Premium resource Jólabókaflóð - the Christmas book flood Hold a Christmas book flood in your school to promote reading for pleasure.
Resource Tom Palmer's top reading and writing tips for teachers, librarians and parents Tom Palmer, winner of the Ruth Rendell Award 2019, shares his top tips for getting children reading and writing through football.
Resource The ultimate Christmas book list Download our ultimate Christmas book list – an advent calendar of children’s books chosen by 24 leading authors and illustrators.
Premium resource Annual Literacy School Review 2019/20 Insight and advice designed to help you to evaluate your current literacy provision and develop an action plan for moving forward.
Premium resource The best non-fiction books for primary schools Non-fiction books are a brilliant way to engage readers and bring information alive. Here are some of our favourites!
Resource Hot topic: Spooky stories and bonfire tales How to bring spooky stories into your classroom.
Resource Gender, literacy and language A poster for your staff room focusing on gender, literacy and language, created in partnership with Let Toys be Toys.
Resource Celebrate Libraries Week! Resources developed to help you encourage reading for pleasure in your school as part of Libraries Week 2019
Resource Hot topic: Great British Bake Off Tips on how to use the Great British Bake Off to inspire reading and writing in the classroom
Premium resource Mapping the reading year: How to build a calendar of reading events A calendar of reading events is essential in promoting reading for enjoyment in your school. This resource provides you with the tools to build your own unique school reading calendar.
Resource Authors inspiring reading classroom posters Download our posters featuring illustrations and cover art from well-known children's authors, and an inspiring quote encouraging your pupils to pick up a book.
Resource Creating excitement around a new class book Planning to introduce a new book to your pupils? Spark curiosity and anticipation with this taster activity.