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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 19h

"Young people have an entitlement to articulate what their stories are, to disagree, to be able to listen critically. If we’re not teaching that, in a world of social media, where are they learning it?" @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Join us at Leading Literacy, Leading Change: loom.ly/6YHNyIk

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 05/10/2026

Teachers have a vital role in preparing young people to navigate a complex world. This week, join our online secondary education conference for whole school strategies that support them to thrive. It's not too late to book! loom.ly/6YHNyIk

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Its National Poetry Day! Our poetry programmes support pupils to engage with poetry, find their voice, and build confidence to write and perform. Sign up now for our free Young Poets Week in November: loom.ly/6mZyLho

Young person wearing a red jumper and glasses is standing on stage and speaking into a mic. They are in the spotlight and the background is totally dark.

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Teachers: is your secondary school ready for curriculum reform? Our online conference is here to support you with turning national literacy guidance into a clear, practical plan for your school. Join us next week! loom.ly/6YHNyIk

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 16/09/2026

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 ➡️ loom.ly/yNX_ROg

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 09/09/2026

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: loom.ly/6YHNyIk

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 08/09/2026

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: loom.ly/dzIALk0

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 04/09/2026

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: loom.ly/UXp-DaA

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 27/08/2026

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: loom.ly/mH1jVjM

A yellow and navy graphic with a quote from Lenny, the winner from the Senior National Reading Champions Quiz. He is photographed next to the quote which reads: "Being with other people who were excited about books… showed me that reading can be social, celebratory, and something that helps you feel part of something bigger."

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 25/08/2026

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: loom.ly/42TDpXw

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 17/08/2026

💡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: loom.ly/taczrVs

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 28/07/2026

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

Split graphic showing text and an image. Text overlays a soundwave background and reads: Literacy is evolving: Almost hald of children and young people listen to audiobooks or podcasts. Image on the right shows a Yoto player in the foreground as it plays a Roald Dahl book. In the background a child is listening to the story whilst doing another activity.

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 17/07/2026

📚Some good news! 📚 Every Year 6/P6 child across the UK will receive a copy of ‘Impossible Creatures’ by Katherine Rundell this Christmas.

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 17/07/2026

🗣️ 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: loom.ly/nmLm528

Headline from The Guardian reading: National Year of Reading should extend to a decade, inquiry says.

Subheading: The education select committee also proposed a National Reading Guarantee, ensuring all children have frequent opportunities to enjoy reading.

Photo shows a secondary school pupil reading in a library.

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 15/07/2026

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: loom.ly/fUUK2aA

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026

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

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026

The transition reading slump - how do we address it? Professor @rickettslara.bsky.social presents the evidence for a new perspective... 👀📚

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026

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

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026

How can digital texts support less confident readers? Professor Sarah McGeown, University of Edinburgh, joins our secondary conference to explore the insights for practitioners 📚 🤳

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026

How do we build the future of reading? 📚 Stay tuned for insights from our secondary education conference! 📍Birmingham 💡 Headline sponsors @seehearteach.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 02/07/2026

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: loom.ly/7rzeQZc

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 29/06/2026

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 👉 loom.ly/QkZhrfw

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 23/06/2026

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...

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 18/06/2026

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: loom.ly/QkZhrfw

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 16/06/2026

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: loom.ly/vyovHtM

Three sudents in purple jumpers browsing a pile of books

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 10/06/2026

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: loom.ly/01nHdEw

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 10/06/2026

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: loom.ly/wFP5KkM

Image of a green seedling emerging from dark soil. Text on graphic reads: Our reading programmes are making a difference in primary and secondary schools across the UK: Pupils who were least engaged with reading before taking part in a National Literacy Trust programme showed significant increases in reading confidence, enjoyment, and frequency. Those who already enjoyed reading also read more often and gew in confidence.

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 10/06/2026

📢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: loom.ly/8f8y4YY

Last year, reading enjoyment among children and young people hit a 20-year low. This year, there's an upturn for the first time in five years. Graph compares 2025 (when 32.7% of children enjoyed reading) and 2026 (now at 36.1%).

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 08/06/2026

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: loom.ly/vyovHtM

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 04/06/2026

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: loom.ly/vuTYawU

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Our Senior #NRCQuiz2026 Champions are… 🥁 Fullbrook School! Congratulations! ✨🙌 With huge thanks to our generous supporters @alcs.co.uk

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Here's quizmaster Mr Dilly launching the grand final 🏆 Let's get quizzing - good luck teams! The #NRCQuiz2026 is a celebration of the confidence, joy and connection that reading can spark in young people.

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Today is the Senior National Reading Champions Quiz final! Star readers aged 11-14 from across the UK are joining us to celebrate the power of reading. Stay tuned for the grand final action! 👀🏆 #NationalYearOfReading2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 30/04/2026

Turn story time into a classroom adventure 📚🌳 This National Share a Story Month, join us for a live storytelling event inspired by Stanley's Stick! Musical experience + interactive workshop for EYFS & KS1 / P1–P3 Book now: loom.ly/flqWAyU #NationalYearOfReading2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 29/04/2026

What could the recent White Paper and Curriculum & Assessment Review mean for oracy, book talk and comprehension? And how can primary schools prioritise these key literacy skills under potential curriculum change? Read insights from education experts 👉 loom.ly/NQguYzI

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 15/04/2026

❓What’s one versatile tool that can support comprehension, vocabulary, critical literacy and reading engagement? Comics are a rich resource to help meet key attainment targets of the primary curriculum. Explore evidence‑based strategies at The Big Picture CPD (KS 1–2): loom.ly/uizl8oE

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 27/03/2026

We're proud to have @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social closing today - with a reminder of the powerful history of storytelling. #EWM26 📚 Look out for more early years CPD - our summer term offer for #NationalYearOfReading2026 is now live: literacytrust.org.uk/about-us/nat...

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 27/03/2026

"Reading in the early years is not neutral." 👏 @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social, from The Black Nursery Manager, is here with practical strategies to ensure anti-racist pedagogy sits within - not outside of - early reading practice. #EWM26

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 27/03/2026

How does shared reading impact children's brains? 🧠 @profsamwass.bsky.social joins us at #EWM26 to compare book-based and screen-based experiences

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 27/03/2026

It’s today! We’re in London for #EWM26 We’ll discover new strategies for cultivating a love of reading in the early years. 💭 Not joining us today? Take a look at our guidance for supporting early reading: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/su... #GoAllIn2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 20/03/2026

Choice is radical 📢 @sharnajackson.com is closing #PrimCon2026 with a powerful address on the future of reading and literacy #NationalYearOfReading2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 20/03/2026

"As children, we teach them to be visually adept readers... and then just drop that process!" Our visual texts panel on the validity of comics, picture books and manga - for readers of all ages With @louiestowell.bsky.social @markbradley.bsky.social Picktale and Storytime Magazine #PrimCon26

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 20/03/2026

It's today! We're at @britishlibrary.bsky.social for #PrimCon26 Let's discover how primary settings can #GoAllIn2026 and reach every reader. Kicking off with a love letter to magazines and music as a space of belonging, with our keynote @nadiashireen.bsky.social 🎵

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 17/03/2026

Turns out the Bard gave us the blueprint for drama, one-liners, and main character energy... and it can be so fun in the classroom! Celebrate Shakespeare Week with a live online event from author Maz Evans on Thursday 26 March. Find out more: loom.ly/jb7Uqrs

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 12/03/2026

The first 1001 days of a child’s life are key to enriching their stories. At our early years conference, discover practice to improve outcomes at scale - so that every story gets the best start. From research to anti-racism, from policy to practice. Tickets: loom.ly/PuVEYlo #EWM2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 10/03/2026

📢 Huge primary conference news! We're thrilled to welcome @nadiashireen.bsky.social & @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social to our lineup! They'll shine a light on multimodal opportunities to build engaged, confident readers 📚 Full lineup of keynotes & workshops here: loom.ly/XlJocCc

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 24/02/2026

What does reading for pleasure mean for teenagers today? How can secondary schools (re)ignite engagement - especially for boys? Join our seminars for strategies with insights from darrenchetty.bsky.social streakofpith.bsky.social and more! Book: loom.ly/WRMiqU0 #NationalYearOfReading2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 10/02/2026

Early years practitioners - celebrate the #NationalYearOfReading2026 with us! Discover insights on shared reading and the developing brain with Professor Sam Wass at our early years conference. 📍London, 27 March 👉 Book now: loom.ly/PuVEYlo #GoAllIn2026 #EWM2026

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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 02/02/2026

How can multimodal texts engage reluctant readers - from classroom to curriculum? This #NationalYearOfReading2026, join us at @britishlibrary.bsky.social for strategies to build the will & skill to read. Book now: loom.ly/XlJocCc

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