DFE updates, key information and useful resources

Click on the blue links below to access the websites for more information and to book on to webinars

DFE The Writing Framework

English Hub Writing Framework webinars - The webinars are aimed at English Leads and class teachers to focus on the key messages and dispel myths. These sessions will outline expectations for writing over the 2025/2026 academic year, to help you plan next steps in your school/trust.

Webinar	Date	Audience
Key messages for English leads and class teachers	Thursday 9th October	English leads and class teachers
Leadership and management of writing/creating a multi-year plan	Thursday 20th November	English leads
The importance of Reception	Wednesday 3rd December	English leads, Early Years teachers
Transcription	Tuesday 13th January	English leads, KS1 & KS2 teachers
Composition	Tuesday 24th February	English leads, KS1 & KS2 teachers
Pupils who need the most support	Tuesday 24th March	English leads, SENCos, class teachers

Click to book on any of the above webinars

Websites to support Reading for Pleasure (RfP)

Reading For Pleasure - The Open University

Reading For Pleasure | National Literacy Trust

Reading Facts - The Reading Agency

Reading (SLA) School Library Association

Using World Book Day as a springboard to re-ignite reading for pleasure | HFL Education

DFE The Reading Framework

DFE The Reading Framework: The reading framework

Reflecting on the DfE Reading Framework | HFL Education

DfE Reading Framework: 7 key take-aways for schools | Blog Using