Take 10 To Read Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
An annual challenge to highlight the link between reading for pleasure and wellbeing that takes place on 10th October.
Free
KS2, KS3
Take One Book
Whole-school scheme
A flexible, literature-based framework for teaching English in primary schools.
£
KS1, KS2
Talk for Writing
CPD resource, CPD course
Training and resources for the Talk for Writing teaching approach.
£££
KS1, KS2 ...
Teachers' Reading Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
A reading challenge for teachers that runs from July to end October .
Free
Adult
Tes SEND Show
Conference or Trade Show
An educational trade show featuring over 100 exhibitors and a programme of seminars for the SEND community on 11th and 12th October .
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Adrien Prize
Book awards
Children's and YA book award that celebrates positive and inspiring portrayals of disability and neurodiversity. The shortlist is announced in January or February .
Free
KS2, KS3 ...
The Alligator's Mouth Award
Book awards
An annual award that celebrates highly illustrated fiction for younger readers aged 6-8. The shortlist is announced in May.
Free
KS1, KS2
The Bell Foundation EAL Training
CPD course
A programme of CPD training courses for primary and secondary schools covering all aspects of EAL learning.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Carnegies
Book awards
The Carnegie Medals are the UK's oldest and best-loved children's book awards. Shortlists are announced in March.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Children's Bookshow
Literature Festival
A tour of theatre performances and in-school workshops by children's authors, illustrators and poets that runs from September to November .
£
KS1, KS2
The Colourful Bookshelf
School book supplier or specialist publisher
An online bookshop and website dedicated to promoting the work of British children's authors and illustrators of colour.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Commission Conversations
CPD resource
Over 50 short interviews with oracy experts exploring the role of oracy in education.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Day
Newspapers, magazines and comics, Online learning and apps
Online, subscription-based news platform for primary and secondary schools.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
The Diverse Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards celebrating the best inclusive fiction for children, young adults and adults. Shortlists announced in September .
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Great Big Green Week
Event
Get involved in The Great Big Green Week, 7th -15th June 2025, the UK's biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Island of Brilliant
Booklists and book reviews
A monthly podcast featuring children's book reviews and author interviews hosted by award-winning authors Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Nadia Shireen.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE)
CPD resource, CPD course
NATE is a professional association that supports English teachers through publications, research and training.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Oracy Benchmarks
Planning, progression and assessment
An audit and planning tool to support the implementation of a high-quality oracy curriculum.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Phoenix
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly, high quality comic for children aged 7-14 featuring stories and non-fiction topics.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Poetry Zone
Pupil publishing
A website dedicated to publishing poems by young people.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Reader Teacher
Booklists and book reviews
Booklists and recommendations for primary school reading.
Free
KS1, KS2
The Speaking Summit
Conference or Trade Show
Voice 21's annual oracy conference takes place on 25th March 2025 in London.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
The Week Junior
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly news and current affairs magazine for KS2 and KS3 students.
£
KS2, KS3