National Literacy Trust
@Literacy_Trust
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We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.
London, UK
Joined November 2009
Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by @bphillipsonMP. We’re proud to join @educationgovuk to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026
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As Young Poets Week ends, we want to thank the 60 poets who have been delivering workshops nationwide. Poetry is experimental and expressive. Brilliant to see young people writing and performing! Find out more about the Young Poet Laureate programme: https://t.co/wRIif0fgnO
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1 in 3 children in the UK grow up in poverty, many without a single book. This means no books for bedtime stories, and no quiet moments to escape. This Christmas, £15 could gift a child the magic of their very first story. 📚 Give the gift of reading: https://t.co/PSnjlCoRXd
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This week, we are delivering 120 in-person poetry workshops in schools right across the country to break down barriers and show young people that poetry is for everyone. Find out more about Young Poet Laureate Programme:
literacytrust.org.uk
The Young Poet Laureate Programme programme aims to inspire a new generation of young poets, championing young poetic voices and developing children and young people’s literacy, creativity and...
Wow! We had a fantastic poetry session with @LewisBuxton93 this morning. Our pupils loved his rhymes and raps, and thoroughly enjoyed writing their own. It was fun, engaging and totally inspirational. Highly recommended. Thank you @Literacy_Trust. #YoungPoetsWeek
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Yesterday was day 2 of Young Poets Week. Thank you Nikita Gill and @KarlNova for hosting a masterclass with 197 schools signed up to take part and guiding them to experiment with language and shape their poems! 🖊️
This was fun. Shout out to Nikita Gill and @Literacy_Trust 🙌🏾
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Join us and @PLCommunities for a free online workshop with former Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and Radio DJ, host and presenter Lauren Layfield to celebrate diversity through poetry in the classroom. 📅 9 December 2025 | 9.30–10.15am 👉 https://t.co/BK61bey1q9
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Proud to return as the Official Quiz-Master & Host of the National Reading Champions Quiz 2026 - leading both live & online events in partnership with @Literacy_Trust supporting the #NationalYearOfReading 45 heats 2 live finals🥳 #Schools 👉Sign up on NLT website @Go_All_In_2026
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Huge thanks to our ambassadors @lauramucha and @ZohabZee for helping us kickstart Young Poets Week with an inspiring masterclass packed with tips and techniques for pupils. We were thrilled to welcome 12,150 pupils to today’s session. ✏️ Watch here: https://t.co/jS9x0RIiH3
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Our research found that children who read comics are more likely to enjoy reading, read in their free time and have confidence as readers. Validating comics as a legitimate reading format in homes, schools and communities can inspire a future generation of readers and creators.
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In a world where we’re surrounded by comics and graphic novels bring images and narrative together to make stories accessible and create unique reading experiences. Reading opens the door to endless worlds and escaping into a story can boost wellbeing, confidence and learning.
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The first paper in our Future of Literacy series explores the vital importance of multimodal reading in the digital age – including the use of comics, like these from Beano. Discover more: https://t.co/hce6FXsGHk
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It's Young Poets Week! Teachers - tag us in photos of your class using our resources, writing and performing poetry and joining our virtual events. We can't wait to see what you're all getting up to!
It's Young Poet's Week! 🎉 There are live masterclass events with @Literacy_Trust today for KS2 and tomorrow for KS3 featuring the brilliant @karlnova, and the search for #YoungPoetLaureates begins! Get your school involved now
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ICYMI: Our first Pupil Librarian Conference took place yesterday! 🎉📚 Hosted by @PuffinBooks, pupils took part in hands-on workshops and enjoyed a surprise visit from Jeff Kiney (@wimpykid). “A school library is one of the first places a kid can make their own choices.” - Jeff
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"Remove barriers - but not the challenge." A powerful address from @drsarahmoseley on supporting readers with diverse needs by embracing the multi-modal approach. One text ➡️ multiple pathways. #ReconstructingReading
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"You learn about words from the company they keep." 📚 Our panel of education practitioners Hannah Gaynor & Anna Hackett met @GalwayMr to unpack #ReconstructingReading📚 💭Here's their key takeaways on supporting reading for multilingual learners.
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It's the final day of #ReconstructingReading - and Geraldine Magennis-Clarke @literacytutor5 kicked off with an illuminating exploration of the complex processes involved in becoming a skilled reader.
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💡What one insight transformed how you assess reading progress for EAL or dyslexia? #ReconstructingReading has seen a breadth of new approaches to reading. 📚 Tomorrow's our last day! 👉Join with a Full Access ticket & get recordings of the full week:
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Check out our line up of international literacy leaders and experienced classroom practitioners for Reconstructing Reading: Translating research into powerful classroom practice.
“Not a programme, not a script…” instead… @YoungSukKim19 underway in today’s closing keynote, defining ‘science of reading’ at @Literacy_Trust #ReconstructingReading - exploring Beyond the reading rope… already a fascinating session in a week of insight- packed sessions.
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❓Has #ReconstructingReading got you thinking about how you support this vital ability in your primary school? With Teaching Reading in KS2, you'll delve into reading comprehension & meaningful strategies that boost outcomes. Secure your place now 👉 https://t.co/85tSkhTfap
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❓📚 In literacy teaching, how can we better foster reading for meaning? Reading comprehension is not a simple process. Here's Professor Kate Cain breaking down the complex factors that make up this vital ability - and what this means for teaching. #ReconstructingReading
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Today @YoungSukKim19 is joining #ReconstructingReading to explore how we teach reading for students with diverse needs such as EAL and dyslexia. 🎟️ Tickets still available - don't miss out!
literacytrust.org.uk
Check out our line up of international literacy leaders and experienced classroom practitioners for Reconstructing Reading: Translating research into powerful classroom practice.
Honored to present "Beyond the Reading Rope: Theory- & Evidence-Based Practices for Effective Reading Instruction" at @literacy_trust’s #ReconstructingReading online festival on Nov 20th! Find out more: https://t.co/Fuh6vnB0F2
#LiteracyTrust #ScienceofReading
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At #ReconstructingReading, we're exploring new approaches to teaching reading in the changing literacy landscape. Because what children read – and how they read it – is changing. 📚 💡Discover the Future of Literacy:
literacytrust.org.uk
What is the future of literacy? How can we equip and empower children to adapt to an evolving literacy landscape in the face of AI, digital advancements and with a view of critical literacy?
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