Secondary conference
Book your place for 2025
Join us to explore new perspectives for improving literacy in secondary schools
Date: Monday 7 July 2025, 9:30 - 15:45
Location: STEAMhouse, Belmont Row, Birmingham B4 7RQ
Cost: £150
Improving literacy in secondary schools
Keynote speaker:
- Alice Deignan – Professor of Applied Linguistics at Leeds University, and author of New Words, New Meanings – Supporting Vocabulary Transition from Primary to Secondary School
We are thrilled to welcome the expertise and prestige of Alice, who will be spearheading the conference as our keynote speaker, and we will be welcoming a raft of fascinating guest speakers to join us through the day.
Guest speakers
- Ruth Page, Professor in Applied Linguistics, University of Birmingham
- Bobby Joseph, UK Comics Laureate
- Steven Camden, spoken word artist
Special performances
To wrap up the conference, we will have three exceptional poetry performances by some of Birmingham’s extraordinary local poets. They will be sharing their captivating poems written for the National Literacy Trust's latest campaign in Birmingham, Home Words.
Why attend?
Our secondary conference celebrates best practice and explores the issues most significant to secondary practitioners through a combination of thought-leadership keynote presentations and interactive workshops.
Whether you're a teacher, librarian, researcher, or literacy advocate, you'll gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your approach to literacy education.
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Expert insights
Gain valuable perspectives from renowned and expert speakers.
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Innovative workshops
Grounded in practical strategies, these sessions will equip you with tools and techniques to develop literacy in your classroom.
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Exchange ideas
Share experience and gain new insights on literacy teaching methods and strategies with fellow educators.
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Stay updated and connected
Learn about the latest thinking, strategies and resources in literacy education, make connections and be part of the conversation shaping the future of literacy.
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Be inspired
Leave with fresh ideas to inspire your students and enhance your approach to literacy education.
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Access valuable resources
Revisit learning and continue your professional development with our post-event e-resource pack
CPD supporting literacy for learning
Our professional development offer recognises that literacy is the greatest lever against disadvantage and plays a critical role in wellbeing. Our training provides you with insights and skills for the crucial role you play in supporting young people to gain the literacy skills they need to access the curriculum and to thrive in their life beyond school.
