#ReconstructingReading continues all week! With insights and strategies to support every child’s unique reading experience. 📚 What have teaching practitioners said about this series of webinars so far? 👉 Don't miss out - join us today: literacytrust.org.uk/reconstructing…

"If we want our young children to be empathetic... we need to be supporting them with stories that are also about the other, not just themselves." 💡 Natalia I. Kucirkova exploring the possibilities that AI storytelling tools present for empathy development. #ReconstructingReading

❓📚 In literacy teaching, how can we better foster reading for meaning? Reading comprehension is not a simple process. Here's Professor Kate Cain breaking down the complex factors that make up this vital ability - and what this means for teaching. #ReconstructingReading

❓Has #ReconstructingReading got you thinking about how you support this vital ability in your primary school? With Teaching Reading in KS2, you'll delve into reading comprehension & meaningful strategies that boost outcomes. Secure your place now 👉literacytrust.org.uk/events/teachin…

“Not a programme, not a script…” instead… Young-Suk Kim underway in today’s closing keynote, defining ‘science of reading’ at National Literacy Trust #ReconstructingReading - exploring Beyond the reading rope… already a fascinating session in a week of insight- packed sessions.

If you can join me at 9:30am (UK time) tomorrow for my talk sas part of the National Literacy Trust's conference, it would be great to have you there! 😉

Brilliant to participate in Prof Young-Suk Grace Kim’s excellent interactive webinar probing how the components of Hollis Scarborough’s Reading Rope relate to one another and sharing theory- and evidence-based practices for effective reading instruction. 🙌🏾#ReconstructingReading

Powerful stuff from Prof Kate Cain at National Literacy Trust #ReconstructingReading conference: examining the integrative & constructive process of reading comprehension by exploring what it’s like to be a reader at different stages of the reading journey & implications for instruction.

Dr Geraldine Magennis-Clarke Good luck Geraldine, you will be fantastic. I will catch the recording! What a brilliant conference so far! #ReconstructingReading

It's the final day of #ReconstructingReading - and Geraldine Magennis-Clarke Dr Geraldine Magennis-Clarke kicked off with an illuminating exploration of the complex processes involved in becoming a skilled reader.

"You learn about words from the company they keep." 📚 Our panel of education practitioners Hannah Gaynor & Anna Hackett met Martin Galway to unpack #ReconstructingReading📚 💭Here's their key takeaways on supporting reading for multilingual learners.

"Remove barriers - but not the challenge." A powerful address from Dr Sarah Moseley on supporting readers with diverse needs by embracing the multi-modal approach. One text ➡️ multiple pathways. #ReconstructingReading

And that’s a wrap on #ReconstructingReading! What. A. Week. ♥️

Timothy Shanahan closed #ReconstructingReading with a look to writing - and how reading informs good writers. A forward-looking conclusion to a week of insights from the forefront of literacy research - that have truly reconstructed reading in the classroom. 📚

National Literacy Trust Martin Galway It was an absolute pleasure to be part of this panel. #ReconstructingReading has been a professionally rich, carefully curated week from the National National Literacy Trust , and it has genuinely deepened my thinking. With so many insightful sessions brought together so thoughtfully,

It’s safe to say I had a much needed long lie this morning and have since been on the sofa with my furbaby, Somhairle. Looking forward to next week with a big focus on the National Year of Reading, and planning next year’s conferences!

A huge thank you to National Literacy Trust for their fantastic #ReconstructingReading online sessions this week. I caught up with a couple more this afternoon. The quality has been exceptional. Martin Galway Timothy Shanahan Marie-Clare Kelly Dr Geraldine Magennis-Clarke Kate Nation

A while back my son wrote a letter to Derek Landy UPDATES ONLY (and also went to a book signing) - and he’s just received a really thoughtful Christmas card from him back. I can’t tell you the excitement this has caused ♥️ thank you, Derek!

Join us at one of our fascinating, expert-led conferences where together, we will explore ways to ignite a fresh enthusiasm for reading, expand our understanding of what it means to be a reader and share up-to-date insights. Explore: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/con…

The National Year of Reading recognises that reading has evolved: it meets us where we are, opening up new ways for our children to connect with, and explore what they already love ✨ #GoAllIn2026 This #NationalYearOfReading2026, the National Literacy Trust's annual primary