Primary CPD Opportunities: Summer Term

13 May, 2026

Take advantage of the CPD opportunities available to learn about the latest research, explore new approaches and strategies, and develop your practice. There are conferences, courses and webinars covering all aspects of the literacy curriculum – many of them free. Find an event to suit your needs and budget in our summer term roundup.

FREE CPD

Literacy

Reading for Pleasure and Wellbeing

Writing

  • Dandelion Learning | Fixing the Foundations of Handwriting: Strengthen your approach to teaching handwriting by focusing on the key foundations that support fluency and confidence. This free briefing will share practical, evidence-based strategies to improve pencil grip, letter formation and handwriting outcomes across the primary years.
    • 16 June 2026 | Online
  • ILT Education | Cultivating Writers: Hear from leading experts to explore evidence-based approaches to promote confident, motivated young writers and support the transition from ‘learning to write’ to ‘writing for pleasure’.
    • 24  June 2026 | Online
  • Dandelion Learning | Using Writing Journals in the Primary Classroom: Embed writing journals as a meaningful, high-impact approach to improving writing outcomes in the primary classroom. This session will share practical strategies for developing vocabulary, supporting independence and helping pupils apply ambitious language in their writing.
    • On demand | Online

Oracy

Inclusive Practice

  • Flash Academy | On-demand webinars: Explore Flash Academy’s on-demand webinars, designed to support teachers working with pupils who are learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). Topics covered include EAL and Wellbeing; Practical Classroom Strategies for Multilingual Learners; Tracking Progress; Empowering Multilingual Learners. New content added regularly.
    • On demand | Online
  • Whole School SEND | Online SEND CPD Units: Build confidence in identifying and meeting the needs of all learners with this series of short online units covering themes such as Creating an Inclusive Classroom; Speech, Language and Communication; Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Cognition and Learning.
    • On demand | Online
  • British Dyslexia Association | An Introduction to Assistive Technology: Develop your understanding of how assistive technology can support learners with dyslexia and improve independence in learning and work environments. This course will explore practical tools and approaches that help remove barriers and support success in education and employment.
    • On demand | Online

Paid CPD

Literacy

  • The English Association Conference: Discover innovations in teaching English across language, literature and creative writing, from primary through to higher education. With opportunities to network, this conference will feature panel discussions on climate education and how collaborative working can shape the future of English.
    • 13 June 2026  | In person (London) | £70/£90 for members/non-members
  • UK Literacy Association (UKLA) | Reading and Representation for Multilingual Children: Understand the reading lives of multilingual children using data from the latest Annual Literacy Survey and other research, and consider where and how multilingual children are represented in the books they read and why it matters.
    • 23 June 2026 | Online | £5 for non-members / Free for members
  • Dandelion Learning | Supporting Struggling Readers in KS2: Strengthen your understanding of effective reading instruction and how to support pupils in making sustained progress. This session will explore phonics, fluency and motivation, alongside practical approaches to assessment, targeted intervention and the importance of using closely-matched texts.
    • 23 June 2026 | Online | £75 + VAT for up to two delegates
  • CLPE and English & Media Centre | Teaching English to More Able Pupils in Years 5 and 6: Enhance your understanding of how to identify more able readers and writers in UKS2 and explore practical strategies to support their development and progress as they transition into KS3.
    • 23 June 2026 | In person (London) | £250
  • Literacy Counts | New to EYFS: Gain confidence in teaching early reading and writing in the EYFS classroom. This training session will offer practical approaches to phonics, mark-making, vocabulary and sentence development, aligned with the EYFS Framework and Early Learning Goals.
    • 3 July 2026 | Online | £75 + VAT
  • Literacy Counts | New to Teaching Year 6: Build confidence in teaching and assessing Year 6 reading and writing. Attendees will explore statutory assessment requirements, writing exemplification materials and practical approaches to grammar, punctuation and spelling.
    • 8 July 2026 | Online | £75 + VAT

Reading for Pleasure and Wellbeing

Writing

  • Literacy Counts | Unlocking the Writing Framework: Develop your understanding of the new Writing Framework and reflect on its implications for curriculum, teaching and assessment in your school. This professional development session will explore key changes, leadership considerations and practical approaches to support effective implementation.
    • 4 June 2026 | Online | £75 + VAT
  • UCL | English Grammar for Teachers: Develop or refresh your grammatical subject knowledge and explore engaging ways to teach English grammar with this live webinar from the Englicious team at UCL. The course is also available to complete in your own time on FutureLearn.
    • 19 June 2026 | Online | £49

Oracy

  • Literacy Counts | Securing Oracy for September 2026: Enhance the teaching of spoken language across your English curriculum and support pupils to communicate confidently in a range of contexts. Attendees will explore progression, practical teaching strategies and approaches to assessing spoken language across the primary phase.
    • 16 June 2026 | Online | £75 + VAT

Inclusive Practice

  • The Bell Foundation | Training For Schools: The Bell Foundation offers a range of online and blended training providing practical strategies and approaches to help practitioners develop the skills needed to make language and learning more accessible and inclusive for EAL learners. Courses include Adaptive Teaching for Learners Using EAL; Understanding Language for Learning in Multilingual Schools; Teaching Assistants Working with Learners using EAL; and Leading a Whole School EAL Strategy.
    • From 2 June 2026 | Online | From £45
  • EAL Academy | Short, online courses: Explore the range of short online courses offered by the EAL Academy to support EAL practitioners. Courses can be started at any time and take 12 – 15 hours to complete. Choose from topics such as EAL Beginners in the Mainstream Classroom; Leading EAL; and EAL and SEND.
      • On demand | Online | From £235 + VAT
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