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

Eight new Power of Reading teaching plans for quality children's books for 2019/20

Our first Power of Reading training project has begun with eight brand new books and accompanying detailed teaching plans
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Power of Reading 2019/20 dates and locations now online

Book on this 4 day training programme which provides proven teaching approaches to literacy using quality children's books.
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Curriculum maps launch at CLPE's first Information Evening for teachers!

On Tuesday 16th July, the CLPE held its very first information evening for new and longstanding supporters.

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Celebrations at the UKLA's 55th International Conference 2019!

CLPE's Farrah Serroukh was awarded the Brenda Eastwood Award for all her work on ethnic representation in Children's Literature
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CLPE Resources

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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

Building Your English Curriculum - CLPE Information Evening

Thursday, 19 September 2019 - 5:30pm

Power of Reading - Kingston & Richmond

Friday, 20 September 2019 - 10:00am

Phonics in a Rich Reading Curriculum

Monday, 23 September 2019 - 10:00am

Inspiring Writing - Years 5/6

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 - 10:00am

Building Your English Curriculum - CLPE Information Evening - Birmingham

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 - 4:30pm

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

    Dame Alison Peacock

  • The Power of Pictures provides great classroom activities. We are thrilled with the development of our children’s writing.

    Literacy Leader

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

    Headteacher, 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