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Literacy Leaders Programme: Free digital CPD

Be the change-maker your school needs. We’re thrilled to relaunch the Literacy Leaders Programme, a completely free digital CPD course designed to equip educators across England with the tools, insights and confidence to lead literacy in their setting.

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What is the Literacy Leaders Programme?

Run by the Transforming Education Alliance in partnership with CPD UK, this 5-week course gives you everything you need to become your school’s literacy expert – improving outcomes, raising attainment and leading real, evidence-informed change.

This time we're running two courses - one stream designed for Literacy Coordinators, HoDs and teachers; and a new stream for members of SLT. And it’s all available 100% free, with self-paced online content and live expert support.

The course kicks off on Tuesday 4th November.

Why join?

If you’re passionate about unlocking learning through language, this course is your opportunity to:

  • Build deep literacy expertise rooted in the latest research

  • Drive whole-school improvement through evidence-based strategies

  • Boost your CV and professional confidence as a literacy champion

  • Make a lasting impact on students in every classroom

What you'll gain

  • A literacy leader certificate from Bedrock Learning, a CPD UK member (which you can add to your LinkedIn certifications)
  • A powerful, practical literacy reflection pack to use in your school
  • Live support and guidance from national literacy experts
  • Connection to a vibrant network of like-minded educators
  • Access to the Transforming Education Alliance and its exclusive events
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How it works

Online | Flexible | Self-directed

  • Kick off with a live virtual onboarding event to meet your tutors and hear what’s ahead
  • Complete 8 pre-recorded lessons (around 30 minutes each), at your own pace
  • Work through your literacy reflection pack to apply your learning in context
  • Submit your reflection to receive your certificate and join the awards ceremony
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  1. “I've really enjoyed the course so far - it's fantastic (and very unusual!) to have such high quality CPD delivered for free.”

    LLP participant , Summer 2025 cohort

  2. “I have LOVED this course and learned so much! I am definitely going to use it within my school setting.”

    LLP participant , Summer 2025 cohort

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Course timeline

Tuesday 4th November: Live onboarding session

Wednesday 5th to 9th December: Self-directed learning and reflection

  • 18th November (4:00-4:45pm GMT): Live session on reading
  • 25th November (4:00-4:45pm GMT): Live session on writing
  • 2nd December (4:00-4:45pm GMT): Live session on oracy

Tuesday 9th December: Submit your literacy reflection pack

Tuesday 9th December (4:00–4:45pm GMT): End of course event & literacy leadership session

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Session overview

The course will have expert tutors including Dr Tim Mills (MBE), Olivia Sumpter, Morgan Arthur, Sophie Joyce and more. You can find a sample curriculum below:

  • Session 1:

    "Let's start with what we know. Language matters."

  • Session 5:

    Developing learners' ability to break down complex writing tasks

  • Session 2:

    The Science of Reading: An introduction

  • Session 6:

    How can we nurture reading for pleasure and independent reading?

  • Session 3:

    Reading for Learning: Improving comprehension across the curriculum

  • Session 7:

    Developing Oracy: In research and in practice

  • Session 4:

    Teaching writing: strategies to improve academic writing

  • Session 8:

    Literacy leadership

Literacy Leaders Programme: Main

This is for Literacy Coordinators, SENDCOs, HoDs and teachers. Make a lasting impact on students in every classroom and boost your CV and professional confidence as a literacy champion. This stream gives you lots of practical advice, all rooted in evidence.

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Literacy Leaders Programme: SLT

This stream is for members of SLT at schools and MATs. Drive whole-school improvement through evidence-based strategies and equip yourself with the knowledge to become an expert. It's an excellent chance to connect with other senior leaders and share ideas.

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What is the Transforming Education Alliance?

The Transforming Education Alliance is a free professional community powered by Bedrock Learning, bringing together educators who are committed to evidence-led, meaningful change.

Join us and you’ll not only get access to the Literacy Leaders Programme, but also a wealth of exclusive events, leading research, and a WhatsApp community of forward-thinking teachers and leaders.