All our courses are evidence-based and built on our extensive work with educators and local areas.
They are fully aligned with the DfE standards for teachers' professional development and offer teachers both a chance to immerse themselves in enquiry, questioning and experimentation and innovative strategies and practical ideas to support literacy.
We're always looking for enthusiastic schools to host sessions and position themselves as lead schools in CPD! In exchange for providing a teaching space and catering, we offer you a free place on the course and a discounted rate for additional places. Contact schools@literacytrust.org.uk for more information.
Early Words Together helps parents support their young child’s literacy and language development.
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A 20-week reading programme for Year 1 pupils combining phonics and comprehension.
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Develop an understanding of evidence around the gender gap in literacy and try new approaches
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Explore practical and creative approaches to develop pupils’ comprehension skills and develop tools and resources...
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This course helps teachers develop strategies to take their Key Stage 2 pupils beyond scaffolded writing and tackle...
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Engage with research and develop sustainable strategies to embed a culture of reading in your school and classroom
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Develop literacy teaching across the secondary curriculum and get your students writing like experts in their subject
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Explore language features of different subjects and develop skills to embed literacy in your teaching
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This 1-day workshop explores language as a tool to develop thinking, training secondary teachers to develop oracy in...
Learn moreAccording to the DfE standards for teachers' professional development, good CPD should be research-led, include time for critical reflection and bring in outside expertise. The below articles explore this approach and examine how teachers can make the most of their professional development opportunities.
This article by the Teacher's Development Trust highlights how you can choose the most effective CPD for you
Learn moreOur blog examines the DfE standards for teachers' professional development and how our courses match up
Learn moreTeachers! What would evidence based practice look like? Ben Goldacre's article explores the benefits of approaching teaching as a researcher
Learn moreIf you work in a teaching school alliance, multi-academy trust or an existing cluster, we offer flexible pricing options for you to make the most of our training courses.
Embed sustainable literacy strategies across community of schools, promote school-to-school support.
Get in touch with Emily to discuss your options on 0207 587 3067 or email emily.best@literacytrust.org.uk
