Learning to Read in the Early Years: Collaborative Reflection and Dialogue.
This programme is designed for early years and primary educators who are looking to deepen their understanding of how children learn to read. It draws on Education Scotland’s Learning to Read in the Early Years resource, supporting participants to bridge research and classroom practice in order to strengthen early literacy teaching.
Participation in the programme will support participants to:
- Further develop effective, research-informed practice
- Engage in meaningful self-evaluation
- Connect and learn alongside colleagues through professional dialogue
The programme will be delivered online via Collaborative Spaces and includes two live online sessions, alongside ongoing engagement within a supportive community of practice.
Key information:
- Duration: 6 weeks (week beginning 27 April – 1 June)
- Total commitment: Approximately 10 hours
- Audience: Early years and primary educators (particularly Early and First Level)
- Deadline for sign-up: Tuesday 17 March
Additional information can be found here – Learning to Read in the Early Years: Collaborative Reflection and Dialogue | Programmes | Professional learning programmes, webinars and events | Professional Learning | Education Scotland
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Learning to Read in the Early Years: Collaborative Reflection and Dialogue
Improving Children’s Reading and Writing: Upcoming Research‑Informed Events
A free online webinar, Supporting Reading for Pleasure in Primary Schools: Examining the Evidence and Children’s Perspectives, will take place on Tuesday 14 April 2026 from 16:00–17:00. This introductory session explores the latest research on reading for pleasure and highlights what matters most to children themselves.
Following the webinar, a series of four fee‑paying online sessions will run between April and June, each focused on a different aspect of children’s reading and writing. Designed for UK primary teachers, school leaders, literacy leads and education consultants, the sessions offer:
- Insights from contemporary research
- Practical implications for classroom practice
- A curated collection of open‑access research articles
- A certificate of completion for attending all four sessions
Programme of Sessions (16:00–17:00, online):
- Session 1 – Thursday 30 April: Learning to read
- Session 2 – Thursday 14 May: Reading motivation and engagement
- Session 3 – Monday 1 June: Learning to write
- Session 4 – Monday 22 June: Writing motivation and engagement
Cost: £15 per session, or £50 for all four.
Spaces are limited. If you would like to book a place please email: froebel@ed.ac.uk
Improving Children’s Reading and Writing: Connecting Research and Practice
This series of short professional learning sessions will provide research insights to optimally support children’s reading and writing acquisition and development., and nurture readers and writers. With a focus on supporting both the skill and the will in reading and writing, all those attending will have greater access and insight into contemporary research to support their classroom practice.
A free webinar will be delivered online on Tuesday 14 April 2026 between 16:00pm-17:00pm entitled Supporting reading for pleasure in primary schools: Examining the evidence and children’s perspectives.
There will be four subsequent paid online sessions focusing on children’s reading and writing which will take place between April and June delivered online from 16:00pm – 17:00pm. These sessions are designed for UK primary school teachers, primary school leaders, literacy leads and education consultants.
In each, participants will gain insight into contemporary research and its implications for practice, a curated collection of open access research articles and, if all four sessions are attended, a certificate of completion.
Sessions can be booked individually for £15 each or all four sessions can be booked at a discounted price of £50.
