English Hubs
We are delighted to be working with our local English Hubs. English Hubs work with primary schools, in EYFS and Key Stage 1 to support the DfE’s 3 priority areas:
- Phonics and early reading provision including encouraging best practice in systematic synthetic phonics teaching
- Oral language development
- Reading for Pleasure
There are two English Hubs that work with schools in our region – Whiteknights English Hub at Whiteknights Primary School in Reading and Wandle English Hub at Chesterton Primary School in Battersea. Their offer includes:
- Sharing of best practice in action at our showcase events.
- School-based audits of early language and reading provision.
- Become a Partner School to benefit from in-school support run by our team of Literacy Specialists.
- Funding or match funding schools to buy resources including validated phonics packages and training.
- Training in developing Reading for Pleasure.
- A Half-termly Reading Leader network of expertise to provide support and advice for leaders of English.
Wandle English Hub 
Wandle English Hub serves 16 boroughs: Bexley, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Greenwich, Hounslow, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth and Westminster.
2024-25 CPD
Successful applicants' schools will be able to claim £80 per session towards the cost of cover to support attendance at these events. Use the links below to find out more and express your interest.
Transforming your School's Reading culture
Supporting Early Language Development
Upcoming Events:
Building a Reading Culture: Engaging Environments - In this session, Matthew Courtney will explore the role of effective and engaging reading environments and how they might contribute to a rich reading culture.
Date: 16th June 2025
How to book: Click on the link below
Turning Pages, Changing Futures conference - This conference, brought to you in partnership with the British Library, brings together teachers, school leaders, researchers and authors, including Joseph Coelho, to explore how we can build inclusive reading cultures to ensure every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of reading.
Date: 4th July 2025
How to book: Click on the link below
Whiteknights English Hub
Whiteknights English Hub serves eligible schools in Surrey to assess their phonics provision, select and purchase a validated SSP programme. They work with schools in the Education Authorities of Epsom & Ewell.
Upcoming Events:
Phonics Leader Training - This course will guide you through building a team of expert reading teachers, effective assessment and preparation for the Phonics Screening Check, and making a strong start in September. The course is offered virtually. Attend as many sessions as you wish. Please ensure you book each session separately.
Starting on: Tuesday, 1 July 2025 - 3:45pm – 4:45pm
How to book: Click on the link below:
Phonics Leader Training - July 2025
Medium Level Support 2025-26 - Join this webinar to find out more about the support we can offer your school next year. Find out about:
- Transforming Schools Reading Culture
- Supporting Early Language Development
- Reading Ambition for All
- Fluency in KS2
- Support for Secondary Schools
Starting on: Thursday, 3 July 2025 - 3:45pm – 4:45pm
How to book: Click on the link below:Medium Level Support 2025-26
