School Library Association
CPD resource, CPD course
Independent organisation providing training and resources to support and promote libraries and literacy in schools.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
School Parent Helper Training
Reading support
Training for parent and community reading volunteers in primary schools in Dorset.
£
KS1, KS2
School Reading List
Booklists and book reviews
Book reviews and recommendations for all ages by experienced children's literature experts.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
School Reading List Book Club
Book club
Advice and book recommendations to help primary and secondary schools set up their own book club.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Schoolreaders
Reading support
Schoolreaders recruits and matches local reading volunteers to primary schools across England.
Free
KS1, KS2
Schools Library Service
School book supplier or specialist publisher
The SLS provides advice and practical support for schools on all library and literacy matters.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
Schools of Sanctuary
CPD resource, Projects, programmes and workshops
An accreditation scheme and supporting resources for schools looking to promote a culture of welcome and inclusion for young people seeking sanctuary.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Scottish Book Trust Learning Resources
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A range of free learning resources covering reading and writing from the experts at Scottish Book Trust.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
Literature Festival
A year-round programme of free, online and in-person author events for primary and secondary schools.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Secondary School Buddy
Reading support
Training programme for Berkshire pupils in Years 9-13 to equip them to deliver one-to-one reading support with younger students.
£
KS3, KS4 ...
SEN Hub
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Planning, progression and assessment
A bank of teaching resources to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
£
KS1, KS2
Shakespeare at School
Lesson plans and teaching aids
Online cross-curricular programmes of learning based on a Shakespeare play.
Free
KS2
Shakespeare Week
Event
A week-long celebration of Shakespeare's life and work for primary schools that runs from 24th-30th March 2025.
Free
KS1, KS2
Shropshire Bookfest Book Awards
Book awards
A bi-annual book award and reading for pleasure project for primary schools in Shropshire.
£
KS1, KS2
SLA Weekend Course
Conference or Trade Show
Hear from academics, librarians and best-selling authors at the SLA annual Weekend Course taking place on 6th and 7th June 2025.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
Spark! School Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards where the winners are chosen by primary and secondary pupils across the UK. Register to take part between September and November. Shortlists announced in January.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Speaking of Books
In-school author events
Family business helping schools, libraries and festivals organise author visits and events.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
Spoken Language Progression and Audit Tools
Planning, progression and assessment
Audit and progression resource to support schools in developing an effective spoken language curriculum.
£
KS1, KS2
Story Seekers
Projects, programmes and workshops
A fully-resourced oracy and creative literacy project for primary-aged pupils.
Free
KS1, KS2
Storytime
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly illustrated story magazine for children aged five to nine.
£
KS1, KS2
Summer Book Club
Book club
A transition project to promote reading for pleasure and build a sense of community for pupils moving up to secondary school. It runs from July to September.
£
KS2, KS3
Summer Reading Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
An annual programme that encourages children aged 4-11 to read for pleasure over the summer holidays.
Free
KS1, KS2
Support Your School
Book gifting and grants
A fundraising platform to help schools raise money to support children's literacy.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...