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 also deliver training in various regional locations.

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Latest News

Meet the CLiPPA 2020 judges

We are delighted to reveal our judges for CLiPPA 2020!

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CLPE recognised for outstanding contributions to children’s books

We are thrilled to announce that CLPE has been awarded the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for our contributions to children’s literacy

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Charlotte Hacking joins the Practitioner Advisory Board at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Primary Pedagogy

CLPE's Learning Programme Leader has been asked to be a member of the Practioner Advisory Board at HHCP
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CLPE Kwame Alexander

Come to our special workshop on 2 March - Writing for the Children's Book Market with Kwame Alexander

A not to be missed event for up and coming writers with award winning author and poet sharing his experience and giving practical advice
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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

Planning the Curriculum Around a Quality Text - Years 5 and 6

Friday, 28 February 2020 - 10:00am

Planning the Curriculum Around a Quality Text - Years 1 and 2

Monday, 2 March 2020 - 10:00am

Writing for the children’s book market – An exclusive event with Kwame Alexander

Monday, 2 March 2020 - 1:30pm

Literacy Library Presents... An Evening with Kwame Alexander

Monday, 2 March 2020 - 6:30pm

Developing Writing in the Early Years

Thursday, 5 March 2020 - 10:00am

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

    Headteacher, 2017

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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