Join us at CLPE on 14th June when we will share our research about the importance of picture books and illustration in developing children's literacy skills. We are delighted that one of our keynote speakers will be Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.

A one day conference which took place on 15 June 2018 to develop quality English provision that ensures progress . Delegates heard from experienced teachers sharing best practice, took part in two practical workshops and enjoyed hearing from key note speaker S F Said. Please note this conference has now passed.

A one day conference which took place on 2 March 2018 to develop a whole school ethos for quality English provision that ensures progress with this. Experienced teachers shared best practice, took part in two practical and effective workshops and enjoyed a keynote presentation from much-loved writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Please note that this conference is now past.

Have you discovered the Power of Reading? This conference centred on how this project, which has raised achievement in over 3500 schools nationally, transforms children’s enthusiasm for reading and the profound effect this has on attainment in reading and writing. The conference took place on 26 May 2017. Please note that this conference is now past.

This conference on 12 January 2017 was for all those working with children from the Early Years through to KS2. All children deserve to become readers and enjoy the lifelong benefits of reading for pleasure. This conference enabled delegates to explore the journeys that children make in order to become readers. They recognised that every child has different starting points and their rate and pattern of progression will depend on many factors. Please note that this conference is now past.

Have you discovered the Power of Reading? Learn how this project, which has raised achievement in over 3500 schools nationally, transforms children’s enthusiasm for reading and the profound effect this has on attainment in reading and writing. Please note that this conference of 24 May 2016 is now past.

This conference of 9 February 2016 introduced the new CLPE Reading and Writing Scales as a tool for teachers to inform classroom practice in the current educational landscape. Keynote speeches came from: Professor Teresa Cremin and Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier. Delegates took part in workshops to reflect on best practice in supporting children's reading and writing journey and a panel discussion about using the scales in school. Please note that this conference is now past.