About Us
English hubs offer a range of support and continuing professional development (CPD) to schools to improve the teaching of early reading, with a particular focus on systematic synthetic phonics, early language and reading for pleasure.
This consists of tailored support from a literacy specialist, CPD and funding to buy phonics and early language resources.
What is an English Hub?
The DfE launched 34 English Hubs at primary schools across England to support schools to improve the teaching of early language and reading. Each Hub school has been chosen for its track record in excellent language, literacy and reading teaching. You can find out more by clicking on the following link.
What we do
From the 2026/27 academic year, the English Hubs Programme will operate as a core, all-through literacy improvement programme. It will continue to prioritise early reading while extending structured support across key stages and wider areas of literacy.
This includes:
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Language and literacy in Reception – supporting strong foundations in language, communication and literacy from the start of school.
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Phonics in Reception and Key Stage 1 – continuing intensive support to strengthen the teaching and learning of phonics.
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Reading fluency in Key Stage 2 – improving reading fluency, including targeted provision for junior schools.
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Secondary reading – supporting secondary schools (KS3) to make reading a whole-school priority and strengthen outcomes for all pupils.
English Hubs provide targeted, evidence-informed and responsive support, working in partnership with schools, Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams and wider system partners.
Our provision is designed to improve the quality of teaching, strengthen professional expertise and support schools to secure sustained improvements in literacy outcomes.