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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CLPE Resources
Corebooks helps primary schools choose the very best children’s literature for their school or classroom libraries
The Power of Reading supports schools in raising engagement and attainment in reading and writing for all pupils
Poetryline supports the teaching of poetry in primary schools with teaching resources and films from award winning poets
The Power of Pictures develops teachers understanding of how illustration can raise children’s achievement in literacy
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Upcoming Training
Effective Spelling in a Rich Reading Curriculum
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 - 10:00am
Planning for the Needs of More Able Pupils in Years 5 & 6
Wednesday, 27 March 2019 - 10:00am
Group Reading from Reception to Year 2
Thursday, 28 March 2019 - 10:00am
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
Latest News
On Thursday 8th March, the CLPE, alongside thousands of teachers and children across the UK, celebrated World Book Day.
We are delighted to announce the addition of three new CLPE patrons.