New CPD: Supporting Reading in Secondary Schools
In April 2025 the Department for Education launched training developed by Professor Jessie Ricketts at Royal Holloway, University of London.
The one-hour online training package is for all secondary school staff and will enable them to support reading in all secondary students.
The training includes a package for all secondary teachers and a package for school leaders and can be completed individually or in groups. Each package comprises a set of videos with guidance and a workbook for reflecting and making notes. They outline theory and research findings, and practical strategies that can be embedded in any secondary classroom.
The training was co-created by Professor Ricketts and teachers and school leaders with a range of knowledge and expertise in reading and secondary contexts.
We know from our pilot work with secondary school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants that the training is effective in promoting knowledge and confidence and is feasible and accessible.
The training guidance and links to the videos can be found here.
Calling secondary schools! We are looking for secondary schools to trial this CPD course. If you are interested, please complete this form by 19 May 2025.