National Literacy Trust
@literacytrust.org.uk
We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.
We’ve learned so much from the National Year of Reading. What insights could it offer schools, organisations and advocates around the world? 🌍
Explore the emerging findings behind the UK campaign to help more people (re)discover reading.
📅 1 Oct 🎟️ Free ➡️ https://loom.ly/yNX_ROg
Explore the emerging findings behind the UK campaign to help more people (re)discover reading.
📅 1 Oct 🎟️ Free ➡️ https://loom.ly/yNX_ROg
September 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
We’ve learned so much from the National Year of Reading. What insights could it offer schools, organisations and advocates around the world? 🌍
Explore the emerging findings behind the UK campaign to help more people (re)discover reading.
📅 1 Oct 🎟️ Free ➡️ https://loom.ly/yNX_ROg
Explore the emerging findings behind the UK campaign to help more people (re)discover reading.
📅 1 Oct 🎟️ Free ➡️ https://loom.ly/yNX_ROg
Young people's future readiness starts with literacy.
Join us for insights on embedding literacy and oracy across the secondary curriculum – and preparing young people to navigate life beyond school.
📅 Oct 2026
Book now: https://loom.ly/6YHNyIk
Join us for insights on embedding literacy and oracy across the secondary curriculum – and preparing young people to navigate life beyond school.
📅 Oct 2026
Book now: https://loom.ly/6YHNyIk
September 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Young people's future readiness starts with literacy.
Join us for insights on embedding literacy and oracy across the secondary curriculum – and preparing young people to navigate life beyond school.
📅 Oct 2026
Book now: https://loom.ly/6YHNyIk
Join us for insights on embedding literacy and oracy across the secondary curriculum – and preparing young people to navigate life beyond school.
📅 Oct 2026
Book now: https://loom.ly/6YHNyIk
Are you rethinking how you teach and support reading this academic year?
Reconstructing Reading 2026 just got bigger - with Professor Sam Wass, Timothy Shanahan, Kate Nation and more
📅 November 💻 Online 🎟️ £100 until 30 Sep: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
Reconstructing Reading 2026 just got bigger - with Professor Sam Wass, Timothy Shanahan, Kate Nation and more
📅 November 💻 Online 🎟️ £100 until 30 Sep: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
September 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Are you rethinking how you teach and support reading this academic year?
Reconstructing Reading 2026 just got bigger - with Professor Sam Wass, Timothy Shanahan, Kate Nation and more
📅 November 💻 Online 🎟️ £100 until 30 Sep: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
Reconstructing Reading 2026 just got bigger - with Professor Sam Wass, Timothy Shanahan, Kate Nation and more
📅 November 💻 Online 🎟️ £100 until 30 Sep: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
As we embark on a new term and academic year, we are here to support teachers all year round with leading CPD across all disciplines. Find out more about our autumn term training offers for primary and secondary: https://loom.ly/UXp-DaA
September 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
As we embark on a new term and academic year, we are here to support teachers all year round with leading CPD across all disciplines. Find out more about our autumn term training offers for primary and secondary: https://loom.ly/UXp-DaA
Could your students be our next reading champions? 🏆
Give them the chance to discover a love of stories, build their confidence, and follow in Lenny’s footsteps.
⏰ Deadline extended - register your team by 23 September: https://loom.ly/mH1jVjM
Give them the chance to discover a love of stories, build their confidence, and follow in Lenny’s footsteps.
⏰ Deadline extended - register your team by 23 September: https://loom.ly/mH1jVjM
August 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Could your students be our next reading champions? 🏆
Give them the chance to discover a love of stories, build their confidence, and follow in Lenny’s footsteps.
⏰ Deadline extended - register your team by 23 September: https://loom.ly/mH1jVjM
Give them the chance to discover a love of stories, build their confidence, and follow in Lenny’s footsteps.
⏰ Deadline extended - register your team by 23 September: https://loom.ly/mH1jVjM
The National Year of Reading is well underway – and so let's take an opportunity to revisit how we nurture young readers.
Here are five strategies for supporting reading choices in the classroom plus resources to support implementation.
👉 Read: https://loom.ly/42TDpXw
Here are five strategies for supporting reading choices in the classroom plus resources to support implementation.
👉 Read: https://loom.ly/42TDpXw
August 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The National Year of Reading is well underway – and so let's take an opportunity to revisit how we nurture young readers.
Here are five strategies for supporting reading choices in the classroom plus resources to support implementation.
👉 Read: https://loom.ly/42TDpXw
Here are five strategies for supporting reading choices in the classroom plus resources to support implementation.
👉 Read: https://loom.ly/42TDpXw
💡Looking to make your primary INSET budget stretch further this year?
With the Kindred Schools scheme, access our evidence-based CPD at reduced cost, increased flexibility - and build your peer network.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/taczrVs
With the Kindred Schools scheme, access our evidence-based CPD at reduced cost, increased flexibility - and build your peer network.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/taczrVs
August 17, 2026 at 7:01 AM
💡Looking to make your primary INSET budget stretch further this year?
With the Kindred Schools scheme, access our evidence-based CPD at reduced cost, increased flexibility - and build your peer network.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/taczrVs
With the Kindred Schools scheme, access our evidence-based CPD at reduced cost, increased flexibility - and build your peer network.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/taczrVs
What does the latest research mean for children's reading today?
At Reconstructing Reading 2026, explore the evidence shaping teaching practice and discover strategies for diverse learners.
📅 16-26 Nov 💻 Online 🚨£100 until 30 Sept! Book now: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
At Reconstructing Reading 2026, explore the evidence shaping teaching practice and discover strategies for diverse learners.
📅 16-26 Nov 💻 Online 🚨£100 until 30 Sept! Book now: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
Reconstructing Reading 2026 | National Literacy Trust
16 to 26 November. Reconstructing Reading is an online conference bringing international literacy leaders together to explore strategies that empower every reader - in ways that work in today’s classroom.
literacytrust.org.uk
August 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
What does the latest research mean for children's reading today?
At Reconstructing Reading 2026, explore the evidence shaping teaching practice and discover strategies for diverse learners.
📅 16-26 Nov 💻 Online 🚨£100 until 30 Sept! Book now: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
At Reconstructing Reading 2026, explore the evidence shaping teaching practice and discover strategies for diverse learners.
📅 16-26 Nov 💻 Online 🚨£100 until 30 Sept! Book now: https://loom.ly/dzIALk0
Literacy is constantly evolving, and we need to keep pace with the ways children engage with stories.
Audio isn't an optional extra. It helps children and young people see themselves as readers.
Explore our latest research: www.literacytrust.org.uk/audio
Audio isn't an optional extra. It helps children and young people see themselves as readers.
Explore our latest research: www.literacytrust.org.uk/audio
July 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Literacy is constantly evolving, and we need to keep pace with the ways children engage with stories.
Audio isn't an optional extra. It helps children and young people see themselves as readers.
Explore our latest research: www.literacytrust.org.uk/audio
Audio isn't an optional extra. It helps children and young people see themselves as readers.
Explore our latest research: www.literacytrust.org.uk/audio
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Pleased to see these 'Positive Steps' & the call for a National Strategy.
Encouraging recommendations, including wider text choice GCSE English Lit, use of school library & library lessons, y8 Reading test to support R4P 1
Encouraging recommendations, including wider text choice GCSE English Lit, use of school library & library lessons, y8 Reading test to support R4P 1
Every young person deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee, government and partners to turn this shared ambition into lasting change.
Read our full response to the inquiry: https://loom.ly/jdR9XPM
We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee, government and partners to turn this shared ambition into lasting change.
Read our full response to the inquiry: https://loom.ly/jdR9XPM
What Does The Education Select Committee Report Tell Us? | National Literacy Trust
We examine five positive steps recommended by the Education Select Committee's report on reading for pleasure which will bring lasting change to children and young people...
literacytrust.org.uk
July 18, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Pleased to see these 'Positive Steps' & the call for a National Strategy.
Encouraging recommendations, including wider text choice GCSE English Lit, use of school library & library lessons, y8 Reading test to support R4P 1
Encouraging recommendations, including wider text choice GCSE English Lit, use of school library & library lessons, y8 Reading test to support R4P 1
📚Some good news! 📚
Every Year 6/P6 child across the UK will receive a copy of ‘Impossible Creatures’ by Katherine Rundell this Christmas.
Every Year 6/P6 child across the UK will receive a copy of ‘Impossible Creatures’ by Katherine Rundell this Christmas.
July 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
📚Some good news! 📚
Every Year 6/P6 child across the UK will receive a copy of ‘Impossible Creatures’ by Katherine Rundell this Christmas.
Every Year 6/P6 child across the UK will receive a copy of ‘Impossible Creatures’ by Katherine Rundell this Christmas.
Every young person deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee, government and partners to turn this shared ambition into lasting change.
Read our full response to the inquiry: https://loom.ly/jdR9XPM
We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee, government and partners to turn this shared ambition into lasting change.
Read our full response to the inquiry: https://loom.ly/jdR9XPM
What Does The Education Select Committee Report Tell Us? | National Literacy Trust
We examine five positive steps recommended by the Education Select Committee's report on reading for pleasure which will bring lasting change to children and young people...
literacytrust.org.uk
July 17, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Every young person deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee, government and partners to turn this shared ambition into lasting change.
Read our full response to the inquiry: https://loom.ly/jdR9XPM
We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee, government and partners to turn this shared ambition into lasting change.
Read our full response to the inquiry: https://loom.ly/jdR9XPM
🗣️ The National Year of Reading should extend to a decade, inquiry says.
Today's Education Select Committee report sets out a bold vision for reading, including a National Reading Guarantee, universal school libraries and a lasting reading legacy.
More: https://loom.ly/nmLm528
Today's Education Select Committee report sets out a bold vision for reading, including a National Reading Guarantee, universal school libraries and a lasting reading legacy.
More: https://loom.ly/nmLm528
July 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🗣️ The National Year of Reading should extend to a decade, inquiry says.
Today's Education Select Committee report sets out a bold vision for reading, including a National Reading Guarantee, universal school libraries and a lasting reading legacy.
More: https://loom.ly/nmLm528
Today's Education Select Committee report sets out a bold vision for reading, including a National Reading Guarantee, universal school libraries and a lasting reading legacy.
More: https://loom.ly/nmLm528
As schools prepare their inclusion strategies, reading for pleasure deserves a place in the conversation.
In the latest TeachBrief blog, we explore how schools can design a reading provision that works for all pupils.
Read the full article for insights and resources: https://loom.ly/fUUK2aA
In the latest TeachBrief blog, we explore how schools can design a reading provision that works for all pupils.
Read the full article for insights and resources: https://loom.ly/fUUK2aA
July 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
As schools prepare their inclusion strategies, reading for pleasure deserves a place in the conversation.
In the latest TeachBrief blog, we explore how schools can design a reading provision that works for all pupils.
Read the full article for insights and resources: https://loom.ly/fUUK2aA
In the latest TeachBrief blog, we explore how schools can design a reading provision that works for all pupils.
Read the full article for insights and resources: https://loom.ly/fUUK2aA
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“Children need support, motivation and encouragement so that reading becomes part of their discourse, in the home and at school. Books need to be a part of our daily lives.”
Andrew Ettinger @literacytrust.org.uk shared with us what the #NationalYearOfReading is all about & why it matters 🙌
Andrew Ettinger @literacytrust.org.uk shared with us what the #NationalYearOfReading is all about & why it matters 🙌
July 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
“Children need support, motivation and encouragement so that reading becomes part of their discourse, in the home and at school. Books need to be a part of our daily lives.”
Andrew Ettinger @literacytrust.org.uk shared with us what the #NationalYearOfReading is all about & why it matters 🙌
Andrew Ettinger @literacytrust.org.uk shared with us what the #NationalYearOfReading is all about & why it matters 🙌
Weren't able to join our in person conference today?
Join us online in October for expert-led webinars to prepare for the new national curriculum 📔
🎟️ Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/onlin...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Join us online in October for expert-led webinars to prepare for the new national curriculum 📔
🎟️ Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/onlin...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Online Secondary Education Conference 2026 | National Literacy Trust
October 2026. Our online conference will support secondary schools to translate significant curriculum reform on literacy provision into a clear school-level strategy.
literacytrust.org.uk
July 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Weren't able to join our in person conference today?
Join us online in October for expert-led webinars to prepare for the new national curriculum 📔
🎟️ Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/onlin...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Join us online in October for expert-led webinars to prepare for the new national curriculum 📔
🎟️ Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/onlin...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
How has today helped you think differently about supporting teenage reading?
Here's some of our secondary education conference attendees with their key takeaways 📚
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Here's some of our secondary education conference attendees with their key takeaways 📚
#NationalYearOfReading2026
July 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
How has today helped you think differently about supporting teenage reading?
Here's some of our secondary education conference attendees with their key takeaways 📚
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Here's some of our secondary education conference attendees with their key takeaways 📚
#NationalYearOfReading2026
💭 Did you know?
Manga is a great format to engage reluctant readers and offer diverse formats beyond the book.
Why not run a school manga club? Use our resource to get started: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/ho...
Manga is a great format to engage reluctant readers and offer diverse formats beyond the book.
Why not run a school manga club? Use our resource to get started: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/ho...
How to run a successful manga club in your school | National Literacy Trust
Explore our practical guide packed with activity ideas and advice for running a manga club to inspire and engage your students
literacytrust.org.uk
July 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
💭 Did you know?
Manga is a great format to engage reluctant readers and offer diverse formats beyond the book.
Why not run a school manga club? Use our resource to get started: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/ho...
Manga is a great format to engage reluctant readers and offer diverse formats beyond the book.
Why not run a school manga club? Use our resource to get started: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/ho...
The transition reading slump - how do we address it?
Professor @rickettslara.bsky.social presents the evidence for a new perspective... 👀📚
Professor @rickettslara.bsky.social presents the evidence for a new perspective... 👀📚
July 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The transition reading slump - how do we address it?
Professor @rickettslara.bsky.social presents the evidence for a new perspective... 👀📚
Professor @rickettslara.bsky.social presents the evidence for a new perspective... 👀📚
Looking for routes into reading for your secondary pupils?
Join our teenage reading seminar and discover new strategies for your school reading culture.
🎟️ Book tickets for the Glasgow event: literacytrust.org.uk/events/teena...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Join our teenage reading seminar and discover new strategies for your school reading culture.
🎟️ Book tickets for the Glasgow event: literacytrust.org.uk/events/teena...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
July 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Looking for routes into reading for your secondary pupils?
Join our teenage reading seminar and discover new strategies for your school reading culture.
🎟️ Book tickets for the Glasgow event: literacytrust.org.uk/events/teena...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Join our teenage reading seminar and discover new strategies for your school reading culture.
🎟️ Book tickets for the Glasgow event: literacytrust.org.uk/events/teena...
#NationalYearOfReading2026
How can digital texts support less confident readers?
Professor Sarah McGeown, University of Edinburgh, joins our secondary conference to explore the insights for practitioners 📚 🤳
Professor Sarah McGeown, University of Edinburgh, joins our secondary conference to explore the insights for practitioners 📚 🤳
July 6, 2026 at 10:49 AM
How can digital texts support less confident readers?
Professor Sarah McGeown, University of Edinburgh, joins our secondary conference to explore the insights for practitioners 📚 🤳
Professor Sarah McGeown, University of Edinburgh, joins our secondary conference to explore the insights for practitioners 📚 🤳
This year saw a small increase in young people’s reading engagement -
especially for ages 14-18.
There’s lots we can do to keep the momentum going. 📚
➡️ Read our report: literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser...
especially for ages 14-18.
There’s lots we can do to keep the momentum going. 📚
➡️ Read our report: literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser...
Children and young people's reading in 2026 | National Literacy Trust
This reports outlines findings from our 2026 Annual Literacy Survey, when we saw a marginal increase in reading enjoyment and frequency.
literacytrust.org.uk
July 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This year saw a small increase in young people’s reading engagement -
especially for ages 14-18.
There’s lots we can do to keep the momentum going. 📚
➡️ Read our report: literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser...
especially for ages 14-18.
There’s lots we can do to keep the momentum going. 📚
➡️ Read our report: literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser...
How do we build the future of reading? 📚
Stay tuned for insights from our secondary education conference!
📍Birmingham
💡 Headline sponsors @seehearteach.bsky.social
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Stay tuned for insights from our secondary education conference!
📍Birmingham
💡 Headline sponsors @seehearteach.bsky.social
#NationalYearOfReading2026
July 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM
How do we build the future of reading? 📚
Stay tuned for insights from our secondary education conference!
📍Birmingham
💡 Headline sponsors @seehearteach.bsky.social
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Stay tuned for insights from our secondary education conference!
📍Birmingham
💡 Headline sponsors @seehearteach.bsky.social
#NationalYearOfReading2026
Children’s writing confidence can decline as they move through school.
Our Sequencing Writing in KS2 CPD helps primary practitioners review writing provision and build strong foundations for pupil's writing confidence.
Book for autumn: https://loom.ly/7rzeQZc
Our Sequencing Writing in KS2 CPD helps primary practitioners review writing provision and build strong foundations for pupil's writing confidence.
Book for autumn: https://loom.ly/7rzeQZc
July 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Children’s writing confidence can decline as they move through school.
Our Sequencing Writing in KS2 CPD helps primary practitioners review writing provision and build strong foundations for pupil's writing confidence.
Book for autumn: https://loom.ly/7rzeQZc
Our Sequencing Writing in KS2 CPD helps primary practitioners review writing provision and build strong foundations for pupil's writing confidence.
Book for autumn: https://loom.ly/7rzeQZc
Secondary teachers! What are your biggest challenges in literacy?
We’re addressing some of the most pressing needs at our secondary education conference.
Join us next week in Birmingham 👉 https://loom.ly/QkZhrfw
We’re addressing some of the most pressing needs at our secondary education conference.
Join us next week in Birmingham 👉 https://loom.ly/QkZhrfw
June 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Secondary teachers! What are your biggest challenges in literacy?
We’re addressing some of the most pressing needs at our secondary education conference.
Join us next week in Birmingham 👉 https://loom.ly/QkZhrfw
We’re addressing some of the most pressing needs at our secondary education conference.
Join us next week in Birmingham 👉 https://loom.ly/QkZhrfw