Flying High English Hub
Training and CPL for schools
Free training for all schools
The English Hub offers extensive free training relating to early reading, writing and phonics. This high quality offer is delivered by our literacy specialists, experts and English/Reading leaders and takes place via a range of methods such as webinars, podcasts and face to face events. They are usually targeted towards English and Early Reading leads in schools.
If you have not already done so, sign up to our mailing list to receive monthly newsletters and information about free training available to you and your staff.
View and book our series of mini-programmes that are running from October 2026 below.
Reading Fluency The Bridge to Comprehension
Reading Ambition for all
Transforming your School's Reading Culture
Virtual author classroom visit with Sarah Bowie
Sign up to our monthly newsletter
Our monthly newsletter is a must for Headteachers, English, Reading and Writing Leads to support the leading and teaching of phonics and early reading in school and is part of the light touch support offer.
It provides an input from our Hub lead, Katy, and information on a range of opportunities from both the English Hub and other trusted organisations such as UKLA, Inspire and the National Literacy Trust. Every edition also includes an Author in the Spotlight, featuring a children’s author.
Join our mailing list to receive this in your inboxes every month.
Joining our mailing list here
Podcasts
Listen on the go
Our podcast series is dedicated to highlighting the successes of the English Hub, sharing valuable insights and providing practical advice on how to implement these approaches in schools. Hosted by our Hub Lead Katy Armstrong.
Episodes include:
- Developing a culture of Reading for Pleasure in your school
- Exploring the challenges faced by schools and how the English Hub can help
- Being a partner school – what to expect and the impact it has (coming soon)
Listen/Watch here on Spotify
English Hub Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference is a highlight in our calendar. It takes place at Eastwood Hall and provides a full day free training opportunity for Literacy Leaders to develop and deepen knowledge on a particular theme. Hear from key notes who bring up to date research and evidence that informs practice and share with peers & literacy specialists.
View a snippet from our recent conference on supercharging your students’ success in reading.
Watch here
