Search What we do Resources News and information Support us About us Donate Join us | Login Primary We offer resources, research, best practice, CPD, programmes and news to help you deliver outstanding literacy provision at primary school stage. Primary programmes Our primary programmes help children to read for pleasure, use sport to inspire pupils and support primary school libraries. Love our Libraries Love our Libraries provides online training, resources and research for those working in school libraries. Learn more NewsWise Through NewsWise, we help teachers empower pupils to access, understand, analyse and participate in the news. Learn more Premier League Primary Stars Use the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills. Learn more Shooting Stars We’re inspiring young girls to get active and learn about football through the magic of storytelling. Learn more Young Poets Young Poets gives pupils the opportunity to visit famous cultural venues in their city, using the visits to inspire poetry. Learn more Young Readers Programme Reading for enjoyment is key to improving literacy skills. The Young Readers Programme runs fun events where children can choose books to take home and keep. Learn more Words for Work: Dream Big Together schools and local businesses support Key Stage 1 pupils to develop their literacy skills, raise aspirations and challenge stereotypes. Learn more Reading Champions Our national reading campaign that supports and celebrates reading culture within schools. Learn more Primary resources We have a wealth of free and membership resources available to support literacy teaching in primary school. RESOURCE Primary Literacy Guide and Review 2020/21 A compilation of recent research and policy developments in primary literacy to support evidence-based practice. View details RESOURCE Developing grammar subject knowledge for practitioners Refresh and secure subject knowledge of grammar across all staff with these presentations. View details RESOURCE Developing a whole-school reading environment for primary schools These resources for primary teachers provide practical tips and ideas for inspiring a vibrant whole-school reading environment. View details See more resources Primary training and conferences We offer primary CPD and training courses designed to give teachers innovative strategies and practical ideas to support literacy in the classroom. Through our primary conferences we celebrate best practice and explore the issues most significant to primary practitioners. FEATURED COURSES AND EVENTS Building vocabulary and early language Build an understanding of direct vocabulary instruction in reception and Key Stage 1 Learn more Improving Writing in Key Stage 2 This course helps teachers develop strategies to take their Key Stage 2 pupils beyond scaffolded writing and tackle challenges across different text types. Learn more Reading for Pleasure CPD Engage with research and develop sustainable strategies to embed a culture of reading in your school and classroom. Learn more Primary conferences Our primary conferences celebrate best practice and explore the issues most significant to primary practitioners. Learn more See all primary training Find upcoming primary training dates on our events page. Related Research RESEARCH Book Ownership in 2021 The impact of book gifting on children and young people’s reading engagement View details RESEARCH The Future of Primary School Libraries Evidence from across the sector and submissions from teachers to give an idea of the current situation in primary school libraries; the benefits they bring to pupils and the... View details RESEARCH Children and young people’s letter writing in 2021 This report outlines children and young people's letter writing attitudes in behaviours, and how they were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. View details Reading Champions Challenges We run exciting reading challenges every term to inspire young people and help to build a reading for pleasure culture in schools, as well as developing reading stamina and increasing reading diversity. See our current Reading Champions Challenge. RELATED EVENTS 29 Nov 2021 Reading for Pleasure in KS2 online CPD 30 Mar 2022 Dealing with difficult texts and promoting anti-racism 09 Dec 2021 Bringing Diversity to Your Library Collection Become a National Literacy Trust member Access engaging and inspiring teaching resources and tools for outstanding literacy provision in your school. Join now Training opportunities Find out more Competitions and Reading Champions Challenges Each term we run exciting challenges and competitions available to all UK schools to encourage reading for pleasure, develop reading stamina and increase reading diversity. View details Latest news 24 Nov 2021 Burberry and Marcus Rashford MBE pledge support for our work on school libraries 24 Nov 2021 Matt Haig hosts an exclusive school event for the film adaptation of A Boy Called Christmas 16 Nov 2021 We announce our Christmas fundraising appeal to give the gift of reading this season Become a member of the National Literacy Trust Create a free account Contact us 020 7587 1842 contact@literacytrust.org.uk Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube © National Literacy Trust 2017 Made byHactar Sign up to our newsletter Accessibility help Terms and conditions Privacy policy How we use cookies The National Literacy Trust is a registered charity no. 1116260 and a company limited by guarantee no. 5836486 registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in Scotland no. SC042944. Registered address: 68 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL.