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CLPE Power of Reading Project

“Thank you for the project. It is awesome and has had such an impact"
Southwark head teacher 2009
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about the Power of Reading Project

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Power of Reading research summary

FOUNDATIONS OF TALK AND LITERACY PROJECT
Breaking the link between disadvantage and low attainment

Supports practitioners to develop young children as talkers, readers and learners and addresses key government initiatives.
For those in Children’s Centres and other Early Years settings, including private and voluntary sectors.
Includes:5 half-day taught sessions over two terms; set of 10 core books to use; set of key resources to support play-based learning, practical website resources and much more.
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Latest in the
BookPower series
Nominated for UKLA Author Award 2009
BookPower Year 1
by Jane Bunting
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and to order

Poetry Right Now!
A series of poetry workshops for teachers is running at CLPE again next year. Teachers work along side Michael Rosen Children's Laureate to develop their confidence in teaching, as well as their personal understanding and enjoyment of poetry.

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Teachers TV on CLPE's Power of Reading Project
Two Teachers TV programmes, Literacy and Enjoyment KS1 and KS2 have been made about the Power of Reading Project. To watch the programmes, follow the links below.

Literacy and enjoyment KS1

Literacy and enjoyment KS2

HLTA provision at CLPE
‘a rigorously evaluative and intelligent approach’
HLTA External Review Report 2005
Assessment-only and full training training courses.
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Accredited courses to further your career and school development
CLPE offers 3 courses for teachers accredited at post-graduate certificate (M) level.
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Power of Reading

Poetry Right Now