Improving children’s reading and writing: Connecting research and practice

A free one-hour webinar delivered online on Tuesday 14th April 2026  between 16:00pm - 17:00pm entitled Supporting reading for pleasure in primarys school: Examining the evidence and children's perspective.

There will be four subsequent paid online sessions focusing on children's reading and writing which will take place between April and June, delivered online from 16:00pm - 17:00pm. These sessions are designed for UK primary school teachers, primary school leaders, literacy leads and education consultants:

  • Session 1: Learning to read - Thursday 30th April 2026
  • Session 2: Reading motivation and engagement - Thursday 14th May 2026
  • Session 3: Learning to write - Monday 1st June 2026
  • Session 4: Writing motivation and engagement - Monday 22nd June 2026

In each, participants will gain insight into contemporary research and its implications for practice, a curated collection of open access research articles and, if all four sessions are attended, a certificate of completion.

Sessions can be booked individually for £15 each or all four sessions can be booked at a discounted price of £50. 

For more information about the sessions and how to book, please follow the link to our Short Courses Website below:

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