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Lift Lea Forest Primary School, Birmingham named UKLA Literacy School of the Year 2026
UKLA is delighted to announce that this year’s winner of the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award, 2026, sponsored by Hays Education, is Lift Lea Forest
BOOKS WITH BIG IDEAS AND BIG IMPACT ON READERS WIN 2026 UKLA BOOK AWARDS
@The_UKLA #UKLA26 #teachersbookawards Beth O’Brien’s remarkable debut novel, Wolf Siren, repeats Margaret McDonald’s medal winning success in 2025 as, after winning the Carnegie Medal for Writing last week, the
Job Opportunity: Digital Communications Support Co-ordinator
The UK Literacy Association (UKLA) is looking to employ a Digital Communications Support Co-ordinator on a 0.6 contract.
UKLA Book Awards Shortlist 2026
INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND FOCUSED ON READING FOR PLEASURE: SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2026 UKLA BOOK AWARDS As the National Year of Reading gathers pace
UKLA/NATE Statements of Principle
Today, the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) and the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) publish a joint set of Statements of Principle in response to the ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Volunteer Opportunity: Honorary Treasurer
The UK Literacy Association (UKLA) is seeking a committed Honorary Treasurer to join its Executive Committee.
UKLA Celebrates Teresa Cremin CBE
The United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) is delighted to congratulate Professor Teresa Cremin, Executive Committee member, on being awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours, in
UKLA Response to the DfE Curriculum Review
UKLA welcomes the publication of the Department for Education’s Curriculum Review released yesterday, recognising it as an important opportunity to reimagine literacy education in
In Memory of Liz Broad
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Liz Broad, a cherished member of the UKLA community whose warmth, wisdom, and
UKLA Response to Oxford University Press Research on AI and Education
There are rising fears, among students, that AI is having a negative impact on work in the classroom, according to a report published by
UKLA Book Awards Longlist 2026
UKLA announce the Longlist for the 2026 Book Awards, the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers.
UKLA Diversity and Inclusion: The Brenda Eastwood Award 2025
The Diversity and Inclusion Award 2025 The winner of this year’s prestigious award is Dr Cheryl Diane Parkinson. After an intense and robust discussion,




