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Power of Reading at Hope Primary

 
CLPE's successful Power of Reading training programme has supported thousands of schools in raising engagement and attainment in reading and writing for all children. 
 
View this video to see the impact Power of Reading has had at Hope Primary in Knowsley.  
 
Read the Leeds Trinity University report sharing the impact Power of Reading has had in the Exceed Academies Trust in Bradford.  
 
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You can access Power of Reading and our carefully selected children's books through our training programme or online membership. Find out about impact and implementation through our Associate Schools

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Membership

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Sign up for an annual membership and select from over 220 teaching plans covering EYFS to KS3 and over 1000 examples of classroom practice examples that show how teachers have used these teaching materials. The resources will guide creative teaching across subject areas.

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Training

About Power of Reading training

The Power of Reading and Closing the Vocabulary Gap in the Early Years have raised children's literacy achievement with over 5000 teachers trained. In 2019-20 we are offering training in regions across the country. Teachers on the training receive 16 carefully chosen children's books and whole school membership to the Power of Reading website for 12 months.

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Power of Reading Associate Schools

Meet our Power of Reading Associate Schools

Our Power of Reading Associate Schools are a group of carefully selected schools that have demonstrated a whole school commitment, to delivering their English Curriculum through our flagship Power of Reading training.

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Upcoming Training

Power of Reading - Stockton on Tees

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 - 10:00am

Teaching Reading in Years 3/4

Thursday, 21 November 2019 - 10:00am

Developing Historical Enquiry through Quality Fiction - Vikings

Friday, 22 November 2019 - 1:30pm

Teacher Book Group

Monday, 25 November 2019 - 4:30pm

Closing the Vocabulary Gap in the Early Years

Tuesday, 26 November 2019 - 10:00am

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  • 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

  • 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

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

    Dame Alison Peacock

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

    Literacy Leader