Welcome to The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education is a UK based children's literacy charity working with primary schools.  Our work raises the achievement of children's reading and writing by helping schools to teach literacy creatively and effectively, putting quality children’s books at the heart of all learning. We offer courses at our literacy library in central London and deliver training in various regional locations as well as provide a wide range of free resources for Primary teachers.

Find out more about our Take 5 home learning resources for Primary Schools.

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Latest News

CLPE supports Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell's 'Life-Changing Libraries' Initiative

CLPE are supporting Waterstones Children’s Laureate, Cressida Cowell MBE, who has called on the Prime Minister to help reverse the spiral

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CLPE's Library and Literacy Development Manager Ann Lazim, retires after 29 years at the Centre

Ann Lazim, our Library and Literacy Development Manager is retiring after working at the CLPE for 29 years.

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CLPE calls for long-term funding to tackle disadvantage in the education system

We've joined with forty other organisations to call for long-term sustained funding for literacy
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Join the CLPE-Cheltenham Festivals' Reading Teachers=Reading Pupils book group

CLPE is delighted to announce we will once again be partnering with Cheltenham Festivals, and our involvement in delivering the Festivals’
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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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Upcoming Training

Literacy Library Presents...Growing Together: Building a Literacy Curriculum for the Future with author Nicola Davies

Thursday, 22 April 2021 - 5:00pm

Book Launch at the Literacy Library - with Swapna Haddow and Dapo Adeola

Thursday, 29 April 2021 - 5:00pm

Understanding the Reading Journey : Planning for Progression in Years 3-4 - Webinar

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 - 10:00am

Understanding the Reading Journey: Planning for Progression in Years 5-6 - Webinar

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 - 3:30pm

Understanding the Reading Journey: Planning for Progression in the Early Years - Webinar

Thursday, 6 May 2021 - 10:00am

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  • Power of Reading is an intrinsic part of our curriculum provision. Ofsted commented on visible progress and pupils’ evident love of reading.

    Headteacher, Power of Reading 2016-2017

  • 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 CLPE Reading and Writing Scales could transform English pedagogy & assessment. An excellent free resource.

    Dame Alison Peacock

  • 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

  • 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