The National Literacy Trust Primary Conference is an annual conference exploring evidence-informed approaches and resources to support all aspects of primary literacy. The 2026 conference will take place on Friday 20th March at the British Library in London. The theme for 2026 is Beyond the Book: Routes into Reading.

Through a programme of key note presentations and practitioner-led workshops, delegates will have the opportunity to consider the evolving landscape of  literacy, reflect on the opportunities presented by multi-modal reading, and explore evidence-informed strategies to create rich and inclusive reading environments that will engage all young readers.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Louie Stowell, author of the best-selling Loki series.
• Mark Bradley, comic artist and author of the Bumble and Snugs series.
• Professor Teresa Cremin CBE, Professor of Education at The Open University.
• Into Film, education charity focusing on using film to support learners’ educational, cultural and personal development.
• Charlotte Hacking, curriculum lead, education consultant and children’s poetry editor.
• Kiran Satti, education leader and author.
• Dr Sarah Moseley, education consultant specialising in literacy, SEND and neurodiversity.
• Madeleine Barnes, education leader and English consultant.
• Martin Galway, Head of Professional Partnerships & Learning at the National Literacy Trust.
• Insights from the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education.
• Sanchita Basu De Sarkar, owner of the Muswell Hill Children’s Bookshop.
• Andrew Ettinger, Director of Education at the National Literacy Trust.
• Sharna Jackson, award-winning children’s author, script and game writer.

Cost: £150 per person.

About National Literacy Trust: NLT is an independent literacy charity working with schools and communities to give disadvantaged children the literacy skills to succeed in life. The charity runs literacy programmes, CPD training courses for teachers, and provides online resources and tools to its members. It also undertakes research into all aspects of literacy and campaigns to raise awareness of literacy issues.