Free literacy CPD
Our termly literacy CPD programme provides a range of training, advice, support and updates for senior leaders, teachers and governors
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About our Literacy CPD programmes
FFT provides free Literacy CPD as part of our not-for-profit mission to improve pupil outcomes and support teacher development.
Led by our expert Literacy Team, training focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen reading and writing in the classroom. Delivered through online webinars, our CPD is accessible to all schools.
We’ve also welcomed respected guest presenters including Dr. Sarah Moseley, Dr. Timothy Rasinski, Christopher Such, and Alex Quigley.
Meet the presenters
Janet Adsett
Education Literacy Adviser
Janet has over 35 years of experience in education, having served as a classroom teacher, curriculum lead, deputy head, and headteacher. Her leadership has always been rooted in hands-on classroom practice, blending strategic oversight with a constant focus on pupil outcomes.
Joanne Maxwell
Phonics Project Manager
Joanne has nearly three decades of experience as a teacher, leader, trainer, and advisor in primary and secondary schools both in the UK and internationally. Her unwavering commitment to supporting pupils and ensuring they have the best start in life has been a driving force throughout her career.
Joel Pollen
Senior Education Content Manager
Joel brings a diverse skill set from his extensive career as a teacher in primary and secondary schools across England, Canada, and Japan.
Kathryn Newby
Education Literacy Adviser
Kathryn brings 20 years of experience in education, with a background in curriculum development and consulting, supporting school leaders and teachers across the UK in implementing comprehensive literacy programs. She has taught English in secondary schools and further education and has worked as a reading leader to help struggling older readers meet age-related expectations.
Katie Kielty
Education Product Manager
Katie brings a decade of teaching and leadership experience across both primary and secondary schools, working in diverse demographics in the UK and abroad. With a focus on leading English and completing her NPQSL in Reciprocal Reading, Katie has also trained new teachers and supported ECTs.
Louise Pike
Head of Education
Louise brings over 15 years of experience as a primary school teacher and senior leader across a variety of educational settings. Prior to joining FFT in 2021, Louise worked with a literacy charity, collaborating closely with schools to implement a whole-school literacy program across the primary phase.
Zoe Young
Education Literacy Adviser
Zoe has over 20 years of experience in primary education, blending leadership with extensive classroom expertise across the primary age range.
As an Education Literacy Adviser at FFT, Zoe supports schools in enhancing their literacy provision and making effective use of FFT’s literacy programs and resources.
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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