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 https://t.co/JpKF0WOu6u

This is an important survey on writing by @Literacy_Trust flagging up some things largely ignored in the new DfE Writing Framework -importance of choice & autonomy, student anxiety about 'secretarial' aspects & the importance of 'meaningful' inspiration.

As part of the #NationalYearOfReading, we're celebrating the joy of reading while shining a spotlight on the benefits of reading for pleasure on academic attainment. Please visit:

A ban on PVC in packaging applications would cause consumers to suffer negative health, safety, and financial consequences. The truth is that PVC is an excellent material for packaging because it is safe, sturdy, economical, and easily manufactured. It's used in many packaging

Exciting news! 💥 England is taking part in #PIRLS2026 – the international study of reading at Year 5 age @iea_education. Your school may get selected in the sample and this is your chance to showcase the great work you and your pupils are doing with reading. More info ⤵️

When asked what types of writing they’d most like to learn, young people overwhelmingly chose creative forms ✍️ From fantasy, poetry and detective fiction to lyrics, scripts and manga — they are eager to explore genres that connect with their passions and media influences.

What do young people really want to write about? From horror, mysteries and murder cases to sport, music, gaming and even politics - our new research shows they’re most motivated when writing is exciting, personal and relevant. Read more: https://t.co/hnWZRq1xbS

Silence is g̶o̶l̶d̶e̶n̶ electric. A look back at Midnight's highly-anticipated flights at the Salinas Airshow this weekend showcasing smooth, quiet and thrilling electric flight. Despite reaching speeds upwards of 125 MPH, the lack of noise coming from Midnight was the

📉 Writing enjoyment in school drops from nearly half of 8–11s (49.5%) to just 29.4% of 14–16s. Anxiety and the fear of “getting it wrong” is holding young writers back. It’s time to prioritise creative, assessment-free opportunities. Read more: https://t.co/hnWZRq1xbS

We are very grateful for Dame Jilly Cooper’s support over the years, which included attending and donating prizes for our annual gala fundraising dinner – all in the name of empowering more children, young people and adults with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of author Dame Jilly Cooper. With a career spanning 50 years, her writing brought joy, intrigue and entertainment to millions of readers worldwide. Our thoughts and sympathies are with her family and friends at this difficult time.

It’s been a week since @RachelReevesMP confirmed funding for a library in every state primary school in England by 2029. #LibrariesForPrimaries has transformed 1,500 libraries, and this announcement makes our ambition a reality. Why does it matter? Libraries are life-changing.

A total pleasure and honour to work alongside @jordsonline, delivering creative writing workshops for young people housed at HMP Feltham, in collaboration with the @literacy_trust 📚 Through these sessions, we hope to help young people in prison build skills, confidence...

New report out now: The Future of Books and Reading from @DrSarahMcG and @UoELiteracyLab. 📚 Bringing together leading voices in literacy, it explores how reading is evolving and what this means for education, policy and publishing. Dive in👉 https://t.co/OenFOGeHSR

Our Senior Research Manager, Irene Picton, will be sharing findings from our new reports on young people and teachers’ use of AI to support literacy in a free webinar supported by @ManMetUni on Friday 10 October at 11am. Register here⬇️ https://t.co/G6LsrZl6du

Thank you to @scfc_foundation for working with us on this project🥳.

CEO of @Literacy_Trust, Jonathan Douglas spoke to us at #KidsConf about the importance of the National Year of Reading 💡📚 "This is not just about the glorious experiences of literature, it is about inequality, it is about social justice."

From Stoke to Portsmouth, poets and fans have co-created five official club poems. ⚽️📚 Supported by @ace_national, the project uses the passion of football to engage people with creative writing who might not normally connect with it. Read more⤵️ https://t.co/t1z2ZNbvVp

We've loved seeing schools across the country using our resources and taking part in our events this #NationalPoetryDay2025 Poetry doesn't end here! Our free school resources are available all year round. Join the national movement and access them here: https://t.co/1qtUWaJjPs

Today is #NationalPoetryDay! 75% of young people who write poems think they’re good writers and use poetry to express themselves, boosting wellbeing in tough times. ➡️ Get involved by signing up for the Young Poets Laureate programme: https://t.co/jtWKJuFeLA

It's #NationalPoetryDay! Poetry is powerful and can engage children and young people with literacy. Nearly twice as many children who read poetry enjoy reading in their free time. New poetry research, published today ⤵️ https://t.co/RG1eTYKSMD

We're partnering with BBC 500 Words (@BBC_Teach) for a free, online workshop to support writing for pleasure. Join CBeebies presenter Eve Pickerill and author-illustrator duo Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen. Sign up: https://t.co/7bhdRYgJVw

A Poem For Your Club brought fans together across generations to celebrate their stories through poetry - uniting football and creative writing in stadiums. Crystal Palace and Stoke City have this week launched their club poems which can be enjoyed here: