FFT Literacy
Events & training
Our literacy programmes support schools from early years through to Key Stage 3. Join one of our free live webinars to find out more.
Tutoring with the Lightning Squad
Pupils work in small groups with a trained member of staff to improve their reading skills.
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Reciprocal Reading
A structured, discussion-based approach to teaching reading comprehension.
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FFT provides high-quality literacy CPD designed to support teachers at every stage of their careers. Join one of our free live webinars to find out more or access our on-demand content on this page.
On Demand CPD Videos
Teaching Spotlight: Reading Guidance for Older Struggling Readers
Explore the latest guidance on supporting older pupils who are behind age-related expectations in reading. This practical session covers effective strategies for phonics, fluency, and comprehension, tailored for KS2 and KS3 learners.
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Oracy and Understanding Text
Discover how to embed ‘learning to talk’ and ‘learning through talk’ in everyday teaching to boost understanding across the curriculum. This practical session, led by the FFT literacy team, highlights key oracy research and offers strategies to support talk and listening in the classroom.
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FFT & World Book Day presents: Building a positive reading culture in schools
Join FFT Education and World Book Day for a special CPD session packed with practical strategies to help your school foster a positive reading culture and promote reading for pleasure. Gain insights, ideas for World Book Day, and hear what’s worked well in other schools.
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The Basics of Reading Fluency with Dr. Tim Rasinski
Join renowned literacy expert Dr. Tim Rasinski as he explores the critical but often overlooked role of reading fluency in successful reading development. This engaging session will support teachers and parents in deepening their understanding of how fluency impacts learning to read.
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Reading Fluency in England: Big data insights from FFT’s latest report
Explore key findings from FFT’s Reading Fluency in England report (published November 2024), including national trends and pupil group analysis. This session explains why fluency matters, how it can be measured, and what the latest data reveals about its impact on attainment in primary schools.
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Creating an Inclusive Reading Curriculum with Dr. Sarah Moseley
Join inclusion specialist Dr. Sarah Moseley for a powerful session on developing an inclusive reading curriculum for learners with SEND. This webinar offers practical, evidence-based strategies to raise expectations, reduce barriers, and support literacy development through approaches like UDL, adaptive teaching, and multisensory methods.
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