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

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

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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

📚Some good news! 📚 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

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...

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🗣️ 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

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

“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 🙌

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

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

💭 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...

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

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The transition reading slump - how do we address it? 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

How can digital texts support less confident readers? 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...

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.

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How do we build the future of reading? 📚 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

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

Today we’re at @thebellfoundation.bsky.social conference to celebrate multilingual learners and their schools. 📚 Supporting reading engagement for secondary EAL? Join us 30 June for strategies: literacytrust.org.uk/events/suppo...

How we support teenage literacy is changing. At our secondary conference, we’ll meet these changes with classroom strategies to boost reading engagement - spanning inclusion, AI, sleep and more. Join us 6 July: https://loom.ly/QkZhrfw

🗣️Teachers! This #RefugeeWeek, use our free resources to help pupils aged 4 to 14 explore stories of courage. Find ready-to-use activities, reading lists and guidance to support inclusive, empathetic classroom learning. Explore ⤵️ https://loom.ly/WK50m-s

Refugee Week 2026 – Resources for Schools & EYFS | National Literacy Trust

Refugee week teaching resources and activities for teachers in primary and secondary schools, and professionals in early years settings.

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The final term of the National Year of Reading is ready to explore! 📚 Autumn Term offers a cycle of free CPD, broadcast Go All In Together! events, in-person conferences and rewards for your participation. Sign up to our free learning platform to go all in on reading: https://loom.ly/vyovHtM

More children with SEND are in mainstream classrooms - are you confident supporting their literacy outcomes? This 2-session CPD builds understanding of SEND, with evidence-based strategies for inclusive literacy practice. Starts 01 Oct | Online | £350 Book: https://loom.ly/01nHdEw

Offering literacy solutions and support for schools is at the forefront of our work. Our evidence-based school programmes have a positive impact on pupils’ reading confidence and enjoyment. Find out more about our programmes, resources and training: https://loom.ly/wFP5KkM

📢Good news! 📢 Our latest research shows a modest upturn in children and young people's reading engagement in 2026. This is positive, but we must keep going to embed reading into their everyday lives. Find out more about the work we're doing: https://loom.ly/8f8y4YY

Preparing to welcome new learners? Free transition resources are now live! 📚 These #NationalYearOfReading2026 resources put reading at the heart of transition, with activities to get to know your young people. Sign up to our free learning platform to download: https://loom.ly/vyovHtM

What are your literacy priorities for next year? Our summer secondary CPD will help you target key areas: 📚 reading for pleasure ✍️ KS3 writing 🌍 supporting older learners of EAL Explore sessions: https://loom.ly/vuTYawU

We love this deep dive into our work in Hastings with @literacy-trust.bsky.social by Melina Spanoudi, who spoke to two of the amazing teachers we work with for this @thebookseller.com feature 🌟 www.thebookseller.com/features/lit...

LitUp’s Battle of Hastings: reading on the up in one of England’s most deprived areas

A Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust classroom initiative on the Sussex coast is gaining significant ground in the reading-for-pleasure fight.

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Reading habits can dip once children start secondary school. But the benefits of reading for pleasure are key to learning and life outcomes. In our Reading for Pleasure KS2 CPD, develop strategies to set children up for transition - and beyond. 1 July | Online | Book 👉 https://loom.ly/F1QtPlI

Reading for Pleasure in Key Stage 2 CPD | National Literacy Trust

At our Reading for Pleasure in KS2 CPD, engage with research to explore the transformative potential of reading for pleasure. You will connect with other schools and design an action plan tailored to your setting using strategies such as exploring whole texts and book talk.

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Teenage reading enjoyment and frequency are at their lowest levels in 20 years. At our secondary conference, you’ll gain new strategies to support diverse routes into reading for teenage pupils. Join us in Birmingham on 6 July – book here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/secon...

Secondary conference 2026: Building a reading culture | National Literacy Trust

06 July. Hear from leading experts, take part in engaging workshops, and gain practical approaches to developing a sustainable reading culture in your setting.

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Are you a primary school teacher and liked what you saw today? Celebrate your star readers in the first ever Junior Quiz later this year! 📚🏆 Registration now open: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/r... #NationalYearOfReading2026

Junior National Reading Champions Quiz | National Literacy Trust

Take part in our Junior Quiz. Discover details on how to get involved...

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