Joanna Nance-Phillips

Whole Class Reading: how whole-class reading fixes timetable time, but needs a plan for texts, pupil reading volume, talk and decoding support, so fluency and comprehension improve rather than stall.

Turn the National Year of Reading 2026 into access with a classroom library competition: set budget, pupil-led stock, simple borrowing, reading routines, and a six-week rollout with safeguarding checks.

Download free adaptable school policy templates covering reading, English, literacy, libraries, EAL, homework, oracy, writing, AI use and more to support consistent practice and effective school leadership.

Explore online and in-person librarian courses that turn school libraries into hubs for reading, information literacy and AI-ready digital skills, while giving leaders solid CPD evidence for inspections.

Why topic teaching is untenable in an AI-rich, inspection-heavy system, how it weakens subject progression and increases inspection risk; and how to replace it with a subject-first, library-rich, AI-aware curriculum and research model.

Calibre Audio is a UK charity that lends audiobooks to children who have a print disability. These include conditions such as visual impairment, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and other challenges that make it hard to read printed text.

By aligning library provision and reading initiatives with British values, SMSC, equality, and careers education, schools set themselves up to not only impress inspectors but, more importantly, to enrich the lives of their pupils.

Wordshark Online is an interactive tool that helps students improve their reading and spelling skills. It focuses particularly on students with special educational needs (SEN) such as dyslexia.

Fabula Deck for Kids offers children a fresh way to develop their imagination and storytelling skills. Developed by the independent publisher Sefirot, Fabula Deck for Kids uses a deck of 34 interactive cards aimed at children aged six and above.

Literacy Hive is an online platform designed to make it easier for teachers to discover literacy resources. It aims to be a one-stop support for literacy, helping to reduce the amount of time educators spend searching the web.

Blue Light Card is now available for teachers! The discount service traditionally offered to emergency workers, NHS staff, and the armed forces, is now available to teachers across the UK.

The Poetry By Heart competition, spearheaded by former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion and educator Dr. Julie Blake, invites pupils across England to engage with poetry in a fresh, memorable way.

Nessy provides a structured, enjoyable learning experience that supports children of all abilities. Its alignment with the Science of Reading ensures that children receive the best possible instruction, setting them on a path to literacy success.

At under £40 per year, Book Collector is much more affordable than dedicated school library software. You won’t need a trained librarian to operate it and books can be added by scanning the barcode that’s already on the back cover of each book.

Families across the UK can save on leisure activities through Kids Pass, a digital membership providing discounts at cinemas, attractions, and restaurants. Launched in 2014, Kids Pass has helped over one million members save money.

Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) offers a comprehensive program for typing, reading, and spelling, suitable for individuals and families, including those with dyslexia.

First News has introduced a wealth of free educational resources for schools across the UK, aimed at enhancing literacy through engaging, news-based content. Developed by experts, these tools support teachers in addressing challenging topics.

Epic Escapes at-home escape room kits offer a screen-free entertainment option for your teens this summer. These innovative kits aim to engage teens with adventure, problem-solving, and social interaction – offering a break from digital devices over the holiday period.