Profile avatar
theclpe.bsky.social
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for the teachers of early years and primary school children.
17 posts 672 followers 72 following
Regular Contributor
Posts 15 Comments 9

Free zoom advice for UK creators of colour from someone pretty-very fantastic. - and in response to the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities Report.

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

We're hiring! We are looking for a new part-time Finance Manager to work as part of the CLPE team. This role will ensure all financial aspects of the charity run smoothly and efficiently. Find out more: lnkd.in/dKn2zPPK

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

If, like me, you were dismayed by the new Reflecting Realities report, and want to see more representative children's books - look at this brilliant book pack from @theclpe.bsky.social & @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social! I'm beyond honoured to see Tyger there: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

🚨 Calling all UK #Schools 🚨 You can already sign up to be part of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2025 👇 www.whatonearth.co.uk/quiz

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

After the launch of last week's #ReflectingRealities research, we will be delivering our ‘Reflecting Realities in your Classroom’ webinar for teachers in the new year.  Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/web...

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment

🎄 Our advent giveaway is back! 🎄 We're starting with an exciting opportunity to win a copy of 'Oh No, George!' by @chrishaughton.bsky.social☃️ To enter visit us: On X/ Twitter: clpe1 Facebook: CentreforLiteracyinPrimaryEducation Instagram: clpe.org.uk T&C's on our website.

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

The most important annual report about children's publishing. A must-read for all English teachers #ReflectingRealities

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

Important read: this year's #ReflectingRealities report shows a BIG drop in the number of racially minoritised characters in UK children's books published in 2023:

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

New piece by @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social & I for @the-bookseller.bsky.social on today's #ReflectingRealities report by @theclpe.bsky.social

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.

submitted 91 days ago • 3 comments

🌟New blog post 🌟 Read this 'Non-fiction in the Classroom' blog by CLPE Lead Advisory Teacher, Anjali Patel, and find out how non-fiction texts play an integral role in shaping a truly diverse and inclusive curriculum. clpe.org.uk/blog/non-fic... #NonFictionNovember

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Our CLPE School Membership just got even better 😍 Find out how you can support all teachers in your school to engage children in fantastic books, and improve their reading and writing with our lesson plans, curriculum maps, online CPD and more! 👉 clpe.org.uk/membership

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

✨ New blog post ✨ In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes. Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

#TBT to CLiPPA 2024! 🎉 The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is the only award that celebrates outstanding poetry published for children in the UK. Sign-up to take part in the CLiPPA 2025 shadowing scheme via our website! clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA #CLiPPA #ChildrensPoetry

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Looking for some non-fiction books for your classroom? Our brilliant Librarian Phoebe, has chosen her favourite non-fiction texts from our Power of Reading collection, to celebrate #NonFictionNovember! Watch this video to find out more...

submitted 101 days ago • 1 comment