Free digital CPD

Literacy Leaders Programme

Build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to lead literacy in your setting.

The Literacy Leaders Programme is a free, four-week digital CPD course for educators across the UK. Explore the latest research, learn practical strategies and develop an evidence-informed approach to improving literacy and language across your setting.

Starting Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

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What you'll get

Up to 10 hours of free CPD through self-paced online learning and live sessions
Practical strategies rooted in the latest research to support literacy and language development
Live guidance from expert tutors throughout the programme
A Literacy Leaders CPD Certificate from Bedrock Learning, a CPD UK member
A practical literacy reflection pack to help you apply your learning in your setting
Membership of the Transforming Education Alliance, including access to its professional community, events and resources

Choose your pathway

Literacy Leads & Teachers
For Literacy Coordinators, Heads of Department and teachers looking to strengthen literacy expertise, improve outcomes and lead evidence-informed practice.

Senior Leaders
For senior leaders and trust leaders looking to drive whole-school literacy improvement and build a strategic approach to language and learning.

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How it works

Online | Flexible | Self-directed

Over four weeks, you’ll:

Get started with a live onboarding event to meet your course leaders and find out what to expect.
Complete eight pre-recorded lessons of around 30 minutes each, at your own pace.
Put your learning into practice using your literacy reflection pack.
Join three interactive live sessions to explore key ideas, ask questions and learn with other educators.
Reflect on your learning and submit your reflection pack to receive your CPD certificate and course resources.

Loved by educators like you

Hear why over 800 educators have chosen the Literacy Leaders Programme

“This is the best professional development I have undertaken in a long time. Thank you.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“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
“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
“I really enjoyed the variety of sessions and speakers available, as well as being able to complete the course at our own pace.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“Really enjoyed that each section is rooted in research with practical ideas that I can implement with the department.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“The research provided alongside the practical tips was brilliant. I have so many takeaways to share with colleagues and have pushed many to check out the resources and training.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“I really loved the sessions by Dr. Tim Mills. I also am very grateful that this course led me to the TEA Literacy Champion WhatsApp group, which has been really helpful!”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“The writing sessions were excellent - they challenged misconceptions and ideas I had for a long time. This has completely changed my pedagogy and practice!”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“Each session built on the last in a really intentional, layered way. The clear structure helped me reflect on my own setting while also developing my confidence as a literacy leader.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“The TEA WhatsApp group complemented the course brilliantly, allowing us to discuss ideas for implementation and see examples of how certain areas studied had already been implemented elsewhere.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort
“They made the research feel accessible and immediately applicable. The combination of expert input, flexible tasks, and space to reflect made it both inspiring and manageable alongside a busy leadership role.”
LLP participant
Autumn 2025 cohort

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Join the Transforming Education Alliance

When you register for the Literacy Leaders Programme, you'll also become a member of the Transforming Education Alliance (TEA) – a free professional community for educators committed to improving literacy and educational outcomes.

As a TEA member, you'll gain access to:

Exclusive CPD and events
Research and practical resources
A WhatsApp community of literacy-focused educators and leaders – we'll send you the link to join when you register
A network of like-minded professionals sharing ideas and best practice
Future professional learning opportunities