English Hub schools
English Hub schools take a leading role in supporting primary schools to improve the teaching of early language, love of reading and phonics. The National Literacy Trust offers high quality resources and CPD to support some of these aims.
“Hubs will promote a love of reading and help schools provide excellent teaching in phonics and early language."
Department for Education
For English Hub schools
We offer tailored training for your engaged schools to develop a love of reading and to improve early language and vocabulary teaching.
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Engage with research and develop sustainable strategies to embed a culture of reading in your school and classroom.Learn more about Reading for Pleasure CPD.
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Build storytelling and book talk in Key Stage 1 to foster a love of readingLearn more about Developing a love of reading.
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Build an understanding of direct and indirect vocabulary instruction in KS1 and KS2.Learn more about Building Vocabulary in KS1 and KS2.
Our resources
Our membership tools help you develop sustainable strategies to boost literacy across your school.
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A compilation of recent research and policy developments in primary literacy to support evidence-based practice.Learn more about Primary Literacy Guide and Review.
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This resource contains a selection of high-quality picture books that support the teaching of phonics.Learn more about Great books for teaching phonics.
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These resources for primary teachers provide practical tips and ideas for inspiring a vibrant whole-school reading environment.Learn more about Developing a whole-school reading environment for primary schools.
Next steps
- Sign up for National Literacy Trust membership
- Find your nearest English Hub school
- Are you an English Hub? Contact schools@literacytrust.org.uk to see how we can help
