Welcome to The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education is a charity working to improve literacy in primary schools.  Our work raises the achievement of children by helping schools to teach literacy creatively and effectively, putting quality children’s literature at the heart of all learning.

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English Hub Schools: How we can support you.

 

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CLiPPA Judging Day

We were delighted to welcome our CLiPPA 2019 judging panel to the Centre on 27 March to decide on this year’s CLiPPA shortlist.
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CLPE proud to be one of the Mayor of Southwark's Charities this year

The Mayor of Southwark , Councillor Catherine Rose, has chosen CLPE as one of her charities for this year.

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Our Closing the Vocabulary Gap in the Early Years is coming to Wakefield in May

This 4 day programme is based on our renowned Power of Reading in the Early Years training with quality children's texts a major focus.
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CLPE Resources

Corebooks logo

Corebooks helps primary schools choose the very best children’s literature for their school or classroom libraries

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Power of Reading logo

The Power of Reading supports schools in raising engagement and attainment in reading and writing for all pupils

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Poetryline logo

Poetryline supports the teaching of poetry in primary schools with teaching resources and films from award winning poets

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Power of pictures

The Power of Pictures develops teachers understanding of how illustration can raise children’s achievement in literacy

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You need to be a registered user to purchase a Power of Reading subscription, access Corebooks and enjoy other free teaching resources. Registration is free and takes only a few seconds.

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Upcoming Training

Developing an English Curriculum to meet the needs of all learners conference

Friday, 26 April 2019 - 10:00am

Developing Early Readers in KS2

Monday, 29 April 2019 - 10:00am

Chartered College Teacher Twilight - The Power of Pictures: Changing practice through research

Wednesday, 1 May 2019 - 5:30pm

Closing the Vocabulary Gap in the Early Years - London

Tuesday, 7 May 2019 - 9:30am

Planning Creatively Around Texts in EYFS

Wednesday, 8 May 2019 - 10:00am

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  • Children’s writing has developed immensely and progress has accelerated. Our children now love reading and approach writing bursting with ideas and confidence.

    Headteacher, Power of Reading Project 2016-17

  • CLPE training has had a transformational effect on the engagement of our children in reading and writing.

    Headteacher, 2017

  • Poetryline is a fantastic resource which fills a much needed gap.

    Poetryline User

  • I’ve led English for 9 years and I’ve still learnt something new in each session. The best course I’ve ever been on

    Progress and Achievement in Reading training participant

  • The project has had a huge impact in the EYFS through use of the books and teaching sequences. It has been instrumental in giving more confidence and inspiration to our teachers.

    Deputy Headteacher, Power of Reading project