Welcome to your literacy leadership guide
This resource is designed to support primary literacy leaders in building confidence, clarity and impact in their role. Whether you are new to literacy leadership or bringing years of experience, the guide offers practical strategies to help you make the most of your time and expertise. We know school life is busy, so this resource focuses on what matters most, giving you tools to lead effectively without adding unnecessary complexity.
Literacy leadership looks different in every school, and the challenges are real: limited time, competing priorities and the need for every action to count.
This guide aims to help you:
- Strengthen reading, writing, oracy and early literacy foundations
- Apply evidence‑informed practice
- Build a whole‑school literacy approach
- Support inclusive and equitable classroom practice
Wherever you are starting from, this resource is here to help you move forward with purpose and confidence.