Tir na n-Og Children's Book Awards
Book awards
Annual awards that recognise and celebrate the best literature for children and young people in Wales. The shortlist is announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Topical Talk
Projects, programmes and workshops
Weekly lesson plans to facilitate critical discussion and engagement with current affairs.
Free
KS2, KS3
Toppsta
Booklists and book reviews
A book review and book recommendation site based on reviews by young people.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Twinkl
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A bank of educational resources created by teachers for primary and secondary schools.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Twinkl NewsRoom
Lesson plans and teaching aids
Daily news stories and related curriculum resources for KS2 pupils.
£
KS2
UK Literacy Association
CPD resource
The UKLA is a professional association that supports those working in the areas of literacy, language and communication.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
UKLA Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards judged by classroom teachers. Shortlists are announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
UKLA International Conference
Conference or Trade Show
The 2025 UKLA International Conference will take place on 27th-29th June in Liverpool.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
UKLA National Conference
Conference or Trade Show
A national conference run by the UKLA that takes place annually on the first Saturday in March.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Vocabulary Ninja
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Whole-school scheme
A wide variety of teaching resources to support Vocabulary, Comprehension and SPaG.
£
KS1, KS2
Voice 21 Website
CPD resource
Explore a range of resources to help schools embed a high-quality oracy education strategy.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
We Need to Talk
CPD resource
The final report from the Oracy Education Commission, outlining its findings and recommendations.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
What on Earth! Magazine
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly non-fiction magazine for young people aged 7-14.
£
KS2, KS3
Whizz Pop Bang!
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly science magazine to inspire young scientists in KS1 and KS2.
£
KS1, KS2
Winter Mini Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
Online reading challenge for children aged 4-11 that runs from 1st December to 20th February.
Free
KS1, KS2
Word Power
CPD course, Whole-school scheme
A contextual vocabulary instruction programme for use in EYFS and primary schools.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
World Book Day
Event
An annual celebration of books and reading that takes place on the first Thursday in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
World Book Day Book Club
Book club
Monthly book recommendations and free supporting resources for primary schools.
Free
KS2
World of Stories audiobooks
Books, ebooks and audiobooks
A selection of free audiobooks for KS1 to KS3 pupils.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Young People's Book Prize
Book awards
An annual award for STEM books judged by panels of young people. Applications to be a student judging panel open in September. The shortlist is announced in November.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...