We are one of 34 English Hubs nationwide, funded by the Department for Education to support schools in achieving excellence in teaching reading and early language development.
Welcome
We will be providing funding and free support to schools across the West Midlands including Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, Dudley, Wyre Forest, Malvern, Worcester, Herefordshire, Wychavon, Cannock Chase, Telford and Wrekin, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Redditch and Bromsgrove.
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Impact
Case Studies
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We have received support from St John Bosco as part of our improvement journey. The entire process was extremely supportive, giving staff the relevant training and leaders the opportunity to develop their monitoring skills to ensure maximum impact and rapid progress is made every day. During the visits to school, instant feedback and live modelling was given to staff when observing, ensuring the effective delivery of RWI. The process made a significant impact on our school; staff gained confidence and a sound understanding, children made significant progress and, when we graduated, we felt equipped to continue on our journey. Mrs Jo Harvey - St Anne's CE Primary SchoolSee More
News update
Nuffield Early Learning Intervention Programme:
The DFE are pleased to announce that the Nuffield Early Learning Intervention (NELI) programme continues to be free for all state-funded schools to support reception aged children who need extra help with their speech and language development.
To find out more information and how to join the free NELI programme, click on the link:
Register for the NELI programme
Sign Up for the Next Go All In Together! Event:
Where Sticks Become Stories: Join the next Go All In Together! Event on Wednesday, 20th May as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. This event is inspired by the beloved children’s book Stanley’s Stick. Aimed at Early Years and KS1 pupils, this event will encourage them to use stories to explore the world around them. • The first half begins with an active and immersive musical performance of Stanley’s Stick, accompanied by the Northern Chamber Orchestra. • In the second half, children will have the chance to contribute to a special four-nation version of Stanley’s Stick, brought to life by storyteller Danyah Miller and illustrator of Stanley’s Stick, Neal Layton.
Sign up now using the following link:
Go All In Together! event: Where sticks become stories: A musical journey | National Literacy Trust
National Year of Reading 2026 We are ready to Go All In - are you?
National Year of Reading 2026 | Go All In
Register interest in our Pilot Programme for supporting secondary schools
Pyjamarama 2025 from the BookTrust
Launch of Writing Trials from EEF
World Book Day Update - December 2024:
