Supporting Early Language Development 2025-2026

Ensure the best start for all pupils in their language development

As we are sure that you are aware, the development of early language is a crucial pillar of a child’s personal growth. However, according to research by Speech and Language UK, at least 1.7 million children in this country are behind with talking and understanding of words. Wider research and data confirm this picture. The percentage of pupils formally identified as having a primary special need in speech, language and communication is steadily rising - up to 22.5% in 2021, compared with 18.8% in 2015.

The English Hub programme is therefore offering a six-session course, designed to equip teachers and leaders with a practical pedagogical understanding of both typical language development and also how to support pupils who are struggling with language acquisition.

This FREE OF CHARGE sustained, research based CPD programme is aimed at EYFS and KS1 practitioners, such as the early years lead, English lead and SENDCo. The staff members will take responsibility for the cascading of training within their school.  Participants will be expected to attend all 6 sessions across the year:

What is language and how it is developed?         

Supporting Talk in Schools                                   

Teaching words and making them stick​                

Identifying and Supporting SLCN                         

Making Change: Sustaining Change​                    

Sharing the School Improvement Journey           

Each session will run for approximately 2.5 hrs, light refreshments will be provided and all sessions will take place in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. 

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Reading for Pleasure: Transforming Your School's Reading Culture 2025-2026

The TSRC programme is a FREE OF CHARGE sustained, research based CPD programme aimed at primary English Leads. During the course of the programme participants will engage deeply with reading for pleasure pedagogy and leadership theory to transform their school’s reading culture. 

• Understand the research underpinning RfP practice and pedagogy 
• Widen knowledge of children’s literature 
• Transform whole school reading culture in your school 
• Develop the leadership skills to initiate and sustain change 
• Become advocates for RfP and share experiences and best practice

Dates for academic year 2025-2026 will be released towards the end of the current academic year.  

Please complete the form below to be notified when dates are released and places become available.

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Reading Ambition for All: Ensuring Success for Learners with SEND 2025-2026

This is a FREE OF CHARGE sustained, research based CPD programme aimed at EYFS and KS1 practitioners, such as the early years lead, English lead and SENDCo. 

• To provide teachers and other education professionals with an evidence-based approach to teaching early reading and phonics effectively to pupils not making expected progress, including those with SEND. 

• To support schools to analyse the specific needs of children not making expected progress and explore practical ways to remove barriers to success and plan for appropriate interventions. 

• To explore generic adaptations to validated SSP programmes that will improve outcomes for pupils who need more support, including those who have SEND, whilst also maintaining fidelity to schools' chosen programmes. 

• To signpost schools to their individual SSP programmes for further support on how to adapt individual SSPs

Participants will be expected to attend all 5 sessions across the year. All sessions will be held in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

Dates for academic year 2025-2026 will be released towards the end of the current academic year.

Please complete the form below and we will notify you when dates are released and places become available.

Click here to express an interest