CLPE
@theclpe.bsky.social
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for the teachers of early years and primary school children.
We are absolutely overjoyed to have been nominated for the sixth consecutive year for the incredible Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award!
It's an honour to have made the list alongside talented authors, illustrators and organisations who, like us, are dedicated to children's literature and literacy.
It's an honour to have made the list alongside talented authors, illustrators and organisations who, like us, are dedicated to children's literature and literacy.
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We are absolutely overjoyed to have been nominated for the sixth consecutive year for the incredible Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award!
It's an honour to have made the list alongside talented authors, illustrators and organisations who, like us, are dedicated to children's literature and literacy.
It's an honour to have made the list alongside talented authors, illustrators and organisations who, like us, are dedicated to children's literature and literacy.
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Such a great day welcoming teachers from LKS2 to @theclpe.bsky.social yesterday for a jam-packed CPD session focused on developing young writers. As well as unlocking all of the research, we found our own writing inspiration in Luke Pearson’s wonderful world of Hilda! @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Such a great day welcoming teachers from LKS2 to @theclpe.bsky.social yesterday for a jam-packed CPD session focused on developing young writers. As well as unlocking all of the research, we found our own writing inspiration in Luke Pearson’s wonderful world of Hilda! @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social
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Looking forward to ending my week by working with the entire staff team at Purley Oaks Primary exploring and exemplifying what the 50 years + of research at @theclpe.bsky.social have told us about writers’ engagement, motivation, identity and attainment from EYFS to Year 6… ❤️
October 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Looking forward to ending my week by working with the entire staff team at Purley Oaks Primary exploring and exemplifying what the 50 years + of research at @theclpe.bsky.social have told us about writers’ engagement, motivation, identity and attainment from EYFS to Year 6… ❤️
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Hi #LittleRebelsAward Folk!
10 days on and we’re still absolutely buzzing 🐝from our award evening.
A huge thank you to @theclpe.bsky.social for allowing us to host in their glorious Literacy Library.
For your weekend, we leave you with this JOYFUL moment below…
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
10 days on and we’re still absolutely buzzing 🐝from our award evening.
A huge thank you to @theclpe.bsky.social for allowing us to host in their glorious Literacy Library.
For your weekend, we leave you with this JOYFUL moment below…
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
October 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hi #LittleRebelsAward Folk!
10 days on and we’re still absolutely buzzing 🐝from our award evening.
A huge thank you to @theclpe.bsky.social for allowing us to host in their glorious Literacy Library.
For your weekend, we leave you with this JOYFUL moment below…
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
10 days on and we’re still absolutely buzzing 🐝from our award evening.
A huge thank you to @theclpe.bsky.social for allowing us to host in their glorious Literacy Library.
For your weekend, we leave you with this JOYFUL moment below…
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
Calling all schools! Join Young Poets Week (24-28 Nov) with the National Poetry Centre and the National Literacy Trust. Inspire young writers with free resources + masterclasses.
Sign up: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/young-writers/young-poet-laureate/
Sign up: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/young-writers/young-poet-laureate/
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Calling all schools! Join Young Poets Week (24-28 Nov) with the National Poetry Centre and the National Literacy Trust. Inspire young writers with free resources + masterclasses.
Sign up: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/young-writers/young-poet-laureate/
Sign up: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/young-writers/young-poet-laureate/
✨ Poetry Spotlight ✨
Michael Rosen’s On the Move: Poems About Migration—powerful, moving and shortlisted for #CLiPPA21
Explore free classroom resources for this anthology and much more: clpe.org.uk/poetry
Michael Rosen’s On the Move: Poems About Migration—powerful, moving and shortlisted for #CLiPPA21
Explore free classroom resources for this anthology and much more: clpe.org.uk/poetry
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
✨ Poetry Spotlight ✨
Michael Rosen’s On the Move: Poems About Migration—powerful, moving and shortlisted for #CLiPPA21
Explore free classroom resources for this anthology and much more: clpe.org.uk/poetry
Michael Rosen’s On the Move: Poems About Migration—powerful, moving and shortlisted for #CLiPPA21
Explore free classroom resources for this anthology and much more: clpe.org.uk/poetry
Reflecting Realities in Your Classroom: Use CLPE’s award-winning research to build a representative curriculum. Learn to choose inclusive books & create a positive, diverse curriculum. https://clpe.org.uk/training/webinars/reflecting-realities-your-classroom-recorded-lessons-literacy-cpd-series-1
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Reflecting Realities in Your Classroom: Use CLPE’s award-winning research to build a representative curriculum. Learn to choose inclusive books & create a positive, diverse curriculum. https://clpe.org.uk/training/webinars/reflecting-realities-your-classroom-recorded-lessons-literacy-cpd-series-1
✨ Power of Reading boosts vocabulary, creativity & writing quality! ✨ Pupils become confident, inspired writers through rich texts and creative activities. Teachers gain confidence and fresh enthusiasm for teaching writing. Discover more: clpe.org.uk/books/power-of-reading/about
October 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
✨ Power of Reading boosts vocabulary, creativity & writing quality! ✨ Pupils become confident, inspired writers through rich texts and creative activities. Teachers gain confidence and fresh enthusiasm for teaching writing. Discover more: clpe.org.uk/books/power-of-reading/about
Our building offers an ideal space for orgs in the education sector.
Office & classroom spaces are now available to let, surrounding our renowned Literacy Library - home to 23,000 children’s books & a hub for literacy training and events.
Contact: info@clpe.org.uk for info.
Office & classroom spaces are now available to let, surrounding our renowned Literacy Library - home to 23,000 children’s books & a hub for literacy training and events.
Contact: info@clpe.org.uk for info.
October 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Our building offers an ideal space for orgs in the education sector.
Office & classroom spaces are now available to let, surrounding our renowned Literacy Library - home to 23,000 children’s books & a hub for literacy training and events.
Contact: info@clpe.org.uk for info.
Office & classroom spaces are now available to let, surrounding our renowned Literacy Library - home to 23,000 children’s books & a hub for literacy training and events.
Contact: info@clpe.org.uk for info.
Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/cou...
March 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/cou...
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Special thanks to our partners for all of your support for the #Carnegies2025: @firstnews.bsky.social @theclpe.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @calibreaudio.bsky.social
Matilda the Musical, and Pen&Inc!
Matilda the Musical, and Pen&Inc!
March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Special thanks to our partners for all of your support for the #Carnegies2025: @firstnews.bsky.social @theclpe.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @calibreaudio.bsky.social
Matilda the Musical, and Pen&Inc!
Matilda the Musical, and Pen&Inc!
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Free zoom advice for UK creators of colour from someone pretty-very fantastic.
- and in response to the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities Report.
- and in response to the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities Report.
In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚
December 10, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Free zoom advice for UK creators of colour from someone pretty-very fantastic.
- and in response to the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities Report.
- and in response to the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities Report.
We're hiring!
We are looking for a new part-time Finance Manager to work as part of the CLPE team. This role will ensure all financial aspects of the charity run smoothly and efficiently. Find out more:
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We are looking for a new part-time Finance Manager to work as part of the CLPE team. This role will ensure all financial aspects of the charity run smoothly and efficiently. Find out more:
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December 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM
We're hiring!
We are looking for a new part-time Finance Manager to work as part of the CLPE team. This role will ensure all financial aspects of the charity run smoothly and efficiently. Find out more:
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We are looking for a new part-time Finance Manager to work as part of the CLPE team. This role will ensure all financial aspects of the charity run smoothly and efficiently. Find out more:
lnkd.in/dKn2zPPK
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If, like me, you were dismayed by the new Reflecting Realities report, and want to see more representative children's books - look at this brilliant book pack from @theclpe.bsky.social & @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social! I'm beyond honoured to see Tyger there:
www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...
www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM
If, like me, you were dismayed by the new Reflecting Realities report, and want to see more representative children's books - look at this brilliant book pack from @theclpe.bsky.social & @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social! I'm beyond honoured to see Tyger there:
www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...
www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...
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🚨 Calling all UK #Schools 🚨
You can already sign up to be part of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2025 👇
www.whatonearth.co.uk/quiz
You can already sign up to be part of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2025 👇
www.whatonearth.co.uk/quiz
Eight schools went head-to-head in the thrilling live final of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2024 at Stationers’ Hall. BUT only one team could be crowned national champions…
Massive congratulations to Ryde School with Upper Chine from the Isle of Wight for taking first place 🥇🏆
Massive congratulations to Ryde School with Upper Chine from the Isle of Wight for taking first place 🥇🏆
December 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM
🚨 Calling all UK #Schools 🚨
You can already sign up to be part of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2025 👇
www.whatonearth.co.uk/quiz
You can already sign up to be part of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2025 👇
www.whatonearth.co.uk/quiz
After the launch of last week's #ReflectingRealities research, we will be delivering our ‘Reflecting Realities in your Classroom’ webinar for teachers in the new year. Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/web...
December 3, 2024 at 10:08 AM
After the launch of last week's #ReflectingRealities research, we will be delivering our ‘Reflecting Realities in your Classroom’ webinar for teachers in the new year. Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/web...
🎄 Our advent giveaway is back! 🎄
We're starting with an exciting opportunity to win a copy of 'Oh No, George!' by @chrishaughton.bsky.social☃️
To enter visit us:
On X/ Twitter: clpe1
Facebook: CentreforLiteracyinPrimaryEducation
Instagram: clpe.org.uk
T&C's on our website.
We're starting with an exciting opportunity to win a copy of 'Oh No, George!' by @chrishaughton.bsky.social☃️
To enter visit us:
On X/ Twitter: clpe1
Facebook: CentreforLiteracyinPrimaryEducation
Instagram: clpe.org.uk
T&C's on our website.
December 2, 2024 at 9:09 AM
🎄 Our advent giveaway is back! 🎄
We're starting with an exciting opportunity to win a copy of 'Oh No, George!' by @chrishaughton.bsky.social☃️
To enter visit us:
On X/ Twitter: clpe1
Facebook: CentreforLiteracyinPrimaryEducation
Instagram: clpe.org.uk
T&C's on our website.
We're starting with an exciting opportunity to win a copy of 'Oh No, George!' by @chrishaughton.bsky.social☃️
To enter visit us:
On X/ Twitter: clpe1
Facebook: CentreforLiteracyinPrimaryEducation
Instagram: clpe.org.uk
T&C's on our website.
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The most important annual report about children's publishing. A must-read for all English teachers #ReflectingRealities
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
November 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM
The most important annual report about children's publishing. A must-read for all English teachers #ReflectingRealities
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Important read: this year's #ReflectingRealities report shows a BIG drop in the number of racially minoritised characters in UK children's books published in 2023:
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
November 29, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Important read: this year's #ReflectingRealities report shows a BIG drop in the number of racially minoritised characters in UK children's books published in 2023:
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New piece by @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social & I for @the-bookseller.bsky.social on today's #ReflectingRealities report by @theclpe.bsky.social
'So yes, it is easier to sell them another book by one of those celebrities who Blacked-up on television, rather than by an unknown author who is consciously trying to avoid telling the kind of story they grew up reading.'
www.thebookseller.com/comment/clpe...
www.thebookseller.com/comment/clpe...
How change happens
Despite some progress, publishers are yet to show consistent support for children’s books featuring minoritised characters, or for their creators
www.thebookseller.com
November 29, 2024 at 12:54 PM
New piece by @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social & I for @the-bookseller.bsky.social on today's #ReflectingRealities report by @theclpe.bsky.social
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
November 29, 2024 at 8:01 AM
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
🌟New blog post 🌟
Read this 'Non-fiction in the Classroom' blog by CLPE Lead Advisory Teacher, Anjali Patel, and find out how non-fiction texts play an integral role in shaping a truly diverse and inclusive curriculum. clpe.org.uk/blog/non-fic...
#NonFictionNovember
Read this 'Non-fiction in the Classroom' blog by CLPE Lead Advisory Teacher, Anjali Patel, and find out how non-fiction texts play an integral role in shaping a truly diverse and inclusive curriculum. clpe.org.uk/blog/non-fic...
#NonFictionNovember
November 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM
🌟New blog post 🌟
Read this 'Non-fiction in the Classroom' blog by CLPE Lead Advisory Teacher, Anjali Patel, and find out how non-fiction texts play an integral role in shaping a truly diverse and inclusive curriculum. clpe.org.uk/blog/non-fic...
#NonFictionNovember
Read this 'Non-fiction in the Classroom' blog by CLPE Lead Advisory Teacher, Anjali Patel, and find out how non-fiction texts play an integral role in shaping a truly diverse and inclusive curriculum. clpe.org.uk/blog/non-fic...
#NonFictionNovember
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The @theclpe.bsky.social also recently published a handbook for teachers which “teaches us and highlights how engagement with inclusive literature positively impacts school reading cultures and wider teaching and learning”. Deets here: clpe.org.uk/research/rep...
Representation in Children's Literature: Reflecting Realities in the Classroom | Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
Representation in Children's Literature: Reflecting Realities in the Classroom is authored by our Research and Development Director, Farrah Serroukh, and is a p...
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November 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM
The @theclpe.bsky.social also recently published a handbook for teachers which “teaches us and highlights how engagement with inclusive literature positively impacts school reading cultures and wider teaching and learning”. Deets here: clpe.org.uk/research/rep...
Our CLPE School Membership just got even better 😍
Find out how you can support all teachers in your school to engage children in fantastic books, and improve their reading and writing with our lesson plans, curriculum maps, online CPD and more!
👉 clpe.org.uk/membership
Find out how you can support all teachers in your school to engage children in fantastic books, and improve their reading and writing with our lesson plans, curriculum maps, online CPD and more!
👉 clpe.org.uk/membership
November 25, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Our CLPE School Membership just got even better 😍
Find out how you can support all teachers in your school to engage children in fantastic books, and improve their reading and writing with our lesson plans, curriculum maps, online CPD and more!
👉 clpe.org.uk/membership
Find out how you can support all teachers in your school to engage children in fantastic books, and improve their reading and writing with our lesson plans, curriculum maps, online CPD and more!
👉 clpe.org.uk/membership
✨ New blog post ✨
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
November 21, 2024 at 3:14 PM
✨ New blog post ✨
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...