ASCL Literacy and Oracy Conference

British Library, London

"Excellent speakers and very informative, incredibly engaging and well worth the trip."
Delegate, 2025

2026 is The National Year of Reading and at the ASCL Literacy and Oracy Conference, our focus will be not only engaging children and young people in reading, but also how to lead literacy across a school, college or trust and embed a culture of reading for pleasure. 

As well as covering all areas of literacy across the curriculum, including reading, writing and oracy, we will also explore the ways educational establishments can support parents and carers to encourage literacy and oracy at home. 

Our expert speakers and practitioners will share research, knowledge, strategy, and examples of successful literacy leadership. 

This conference is tailored to support school and college leaders and leaders of literacy from all phases and contexts.

Key outcomes

  • Understand barriers to improving literacy across a school, college or trust through the most up-to-date research.
  • See a range of shared examples and resources that can be applied across a range of contexts.
  • Know where to access support and materials to deliver a more effective literacy programme for all children and young people, regardless of background and starting point.
The full programme will be confirmed shortly. 
 
Speaker
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Tiffnie Harris

Primary and Data Specialist

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Martin Galway

Head of Professional Learning and Partnerships, National Literacy Trust

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Marc Rowland

Pupil Premium and Vulnerable Learners Adviser, Unity Schools Partnership

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Members: £260 + VAT
Non-members: 295 + VAT

Group discount
10% discount for two or more delegates
Members: £235 + VAT
Non-members: £265 + VAT

School and college leaders and leaders of literacy from all phases and contexts. 

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