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
Developing higher order reading skills in readers of all ages (Deepening Subject Knowledge in Reading)
Tuesday, 19 March 2019 - 1:30pm
Chartered College Teacher Twilight – The Power of Poetry: Engaging and developing children as writers
Wednesday, 20 March 2019 - 5:30pm
Group Reading in KS2
Thursday, 21 March 2019 - 10:00am
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
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.