The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that English Hub support will extend from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Key Stage 3 for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Our expanded offer reflects our commitment to strengthening literacy across the full primary phase and into secondary. We will provide both tailored in-school support and sustained, high-quality professional development.
In-school support includes:
We are delighted to announce that the English Hub programme will expand significantly in the 2026–2027 academic year. From September 2026, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that English Hub support will extend from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Key Stage 3.
This expansion creates new opportunities for schools to engage as partner schools across all phases, with additional capacity and funding available.*
Our support will continue to prioritise Reading for Pleasure and Early Language, alongside a strengthened focus on the following key areas:
Partner schools will receive tailored in-school support, including evaluation, action planning, coaching from expert Literacy Specialists and access to DfE-approved professional development programmes.
Schools that have previously accessed support and funding may be eligible to re-engage from September 2026, subject to meeting the programme criteria.
If you would like to explore becoming a partner school for 2026–2027, please complete the Expression of Interest form and a member of our team will be in touch.
2026/27 - Expression of Interest for In-School support – Fill in form
*Funding is subject to eligibility criteria set by the Department for Education.
Our professional development programme continues to grow and includes DfE approved core programmes across EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. These programmes are designed to build subject knowledge, secure fidelity to validated approaches, and drive measurable improvements in pupil outcomes.
Our professional development offer is expanding significantly for 2026–2027, and we are delighted to introduce two new Department for Education (DfE) approved programmes alongside our established, high-impact provision.
Designed to strengthen literacy leadership, classroom practice and pupil outcomes across all phases, our CPD programmes combine expert input, practical implementation strategies and sustained professional learning.
KS3 – Transforming Your School’s Reading Culture (TSRC)
A strategic programme supporting secondary schools to develop a coherent, whole-school approach to reading. The programme focuses on disciplinary literacy, reading across the curriculum and targeted support for struggling readers.
Reception – Early Language and Literacy
A focused programme for Reception teachers, strengthening early language development, foundational literacy skills and early writing, including handwriting.
Primary – Transforming Your School’s Reading Culture (TSRC)
Supporting primary leaders to embed a consistent, ambitious whole-school approach to reading, including fluency, comprehension and reading for pleasure.
KS2 – Reading Fluency: Building the Bridge to Comprehension
Launched in 2025, this programme develops automaticity, accuracy and prosody to strengthen comprehension and ensure pupils become confident, fluent readers.
Primary – Reading Ambition for All
Designed for SENDCos and classroom teachers, this programme focuses on meeting the needs of pupils who require the greatest support, including those with SEND.
EYFS & KS1 – Early Language Development
A programme centred on understanding typical language development, identifying need early, and delivering targeted, high-quality support.
All programmes are grounded in evidence-informed practice and aligned with national priorities to raise standards in literacy.
If you would like to receive priority updates about accessing these programmes from September 2026, please complete the Expression of Interest form, indicating all areas of interest. A member of our team will be in touch with further details.