Recommended Reads: Autumn 2026Â

Explore our recommended reads for autumn 2026, ensuring your classroom shelves are filled with books for every child to enjoy.
National Poetry Day: The Importance of Poetry For Children

In celebration of National Poetry Day, we reflect on the importance of poetry for children, with recommendations and free resources to support your practice in school.
Greater Depth Writing: A Whole School Approach
This training is aimed at senior leaders or English leaders who have responsibility for the strategic management of the writing curriculum. Supporting pupils in Year 6 to achieve greater depth will be covered in the annual update training for Year 6 teachers.
150 Schools, One Goal: What We’ve Learned About Developing ReadingÂ

We discuss what we’ve learned about developing reading through the One Education Reading Award, helping schools turn research-informed practice into meaningful and sustainable change.Â
Key Stage 2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2026-2027

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2026 and their implications for 2027
Key Stage 2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2026-2027

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2026 and their implications for 2027
Key Stage 2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2026-2027

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2026 and their implications for 2027
Learning from Assessment – Writing and GPaS
Learning from Assessment – Reading
Reading Across the Curriculum: Building Confident Readers in Every ClassroomÂ

Learn how to embed reading across the curriculum to help pupils make meaningful connections between ideas and engage more deeply with learning.Â