Sustaining a Reading-Rich Environment: Tools for Teachers and Leaders 

Creating a culture where reading is valued and enjoyed is essential for academic success, but sustaining that culture requires strategic planning and practical tools. This CPD course is designed for primary and middle school teachers, English leads, and reading coordinators who want to embed reading for pleasure into everyday practice while ensuring all pupils develop fluency and comprehension.

Why attend?

• Whole-School Strategy: Learn how to develop and maintain a reading-rich environment that motivates and engages every learner.
• Support Struggling Readers: Explore targeted approaches to help all pupils access and enjoy reading.
• Practical Toolkit: Gain evidence-based strategies to foster reading for pleasure across the curriculum.
• Expand Text Knowledge: Access curated recommendations of high-quality, diverse texts that resonate with young readers.
• Enhance Fluency and Comprehension: Understand how to move beyond decoding and develop confident, independent readers.

By the end of this course, you’ll leave with actionable strategies, a deeper understanding of reading development, and the confidence to lead a sustainable reading culture in your school.

Cost: £115 + VAT
Lunch is provided
Trainer: Jessica Blakeman