Contact Login Basket (0) Quality children's literature at the heart of all learning. Register for newsletters and free teaching resources Professional Development Publications and Bookpacks Library and Resources Parents and Families About Us Welcome to The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education The CLPE is an independent UK charity with a global reputation for the quality of our research into literacy and teaching. Our work promotes high standards in the teaching of literacy. We particularly emphasise the importance of books and literature in enabling children to become confident, happy and enthusiastic readers and writers, with all the benefits this brings. Inspiring Writers KS1 Enthuse, inspire and support children in Key Stage 1 with their writing. A practical course on 3 June which will give you loads of creative ideas to raise children's achievement in writing, develop key routines for writing and look closely at texts that develop language and help structure thinking. More Inspiration and practical ideas at our 21st Century Writing Conference Join prize-winning authors Marcus Sedgwick and Philip Reeve on 6 June to challenge perceptions of what writing is, explore how to inspire children as writers and prepare for writing in the 2014 National Curriculum. More.. 30th May 2014 - 14:49 RT @catchkitey: 1 wk 2 go! Excited about #C21stwriting @clpe1 .. Don't miss out! http://t.co/5qhbchscOP with @moongolfer @redgierob @phoeni… 30th May 2014 - 14:49 RT @catchkitey: 1 wk 2 go! Excited about #C21stwriting @clpe1 .. Don't miss out! http://t.co/5qhbchscOP with @marcussedgwick @jabberworks @… 30th May 2014 - 10:45 #ff @catchkitey @jabberworks @philipreeve1 @marcussedgwick @moongolfer @redgierob @phoenixcomicuk all speaking at #C21stwriting next week!! Summer courses and conferences at CLPE We have a wide range of courses, conferences and seminars planned for the summer term. There are some old favourites, new ideas and fantastic events. Whether you are looking for CPD in writing, reading, poetry, phonics or early years, there is something for everyone. Browse our courses and book now. More.. Planning Creatively in London and Oxford We are offering our "Planning Creatively Around a Text" courses at CLPE in London and at the Story Museum in Oxford. Choose from either of these great venues and make sure you don't miss this essential course. More.. Early Years Conference - The Great Outdoors 4 July This conference will provide practical ideas for planning and provision which develop the ‘characteristics of effective learning’ outlined in the 2014 statutory EY framework. Great speakers and inspiring workshops will highlight the importance of using the outdoor learning environment. More.. Ann's Book of the Week - Hermelin the Detective Mouse A tale of a mystery solving mouse that demonstrates and depicts delightfully some real purposes for writing. More Power of Reading The Power of Reading project is in its ninth successful year and is still growing. The project has a new website, click 'more' for useful links for accessing the Power of Reading website and to find out about the information event for the 2014 project. More.. May 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 View all events CLPE Webber St London SE1 8QW T: 020 7401 3382/3 E: info@clpe.co.uk 5 minutes from Waterloo mainline and tube stations, and from Southwark tube (Jubilee Line) View Map CLPE is an independent Charitable Trust Registered Charity No. 1092698 Registered Company No. 04385537 © CLPE, 2013