CLPE is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for EYFS and Primary School teachers.
Joined July 2009
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✨ New blog post ✨
Charley Rabbit shares her motivations for writing 'Monsieur Mustard: The Disappearance of Fabio Fangtooth' as well as a glimpse into her influences and inspirations.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/monsieur-mu…
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Did you know that schools can access videos of the CLiPPA poets performing their poetry for free? 😍
This is from 'Points of View of Professor Peekaboo' from 'The Poetry World of John Agard' by John Agard, performed by illustrator @ShirleyHottier and published by @OtterBarryBooks
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An amazing day yesterday with the first of our Power of Reading final days, an extra special group: the first cohort of our EEF-funded research trial. Incredible practice, huge impact on pupil engagement & attainment, esp boys, FSM, EAL & SEND. Teachers loving teaching again!
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In our latest blog post, Joyti Azad, Primary Teaching and Learning Consultant and Strategic Lead for Literacy at Brighton & Hove City Council, reflects on the impact of the Power of Reading approach across schools in the region.
Read the full piece here: clpe.org.uk/blog
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Children need help to understand that there are many forms of poetry, and it doesn’t always rhyme! Teachers can help by introducing children to a variety of poetic forms that can be used to shape experience and provide a stimulus for writing. Explore more: clpe.org.uk/research/poetry-…
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✨ New blog post ✨
@AmyJaneBeer shares her motivations for writing 'A River Running Through You' as well as a glimpse into her influences and inspirations.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/river-runni…
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We asked the wonderful @si_mole how he feels being shortlisted for the #CLiPPA26 for his poetry collection 'A First Book of Bugs' published by @walkerbooksuk. This was his response...
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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Monsieur Mustard' by @charleyrabbitstudio / @monsieurmustardofficial published by @andersenpress.
To enter drop a 🐁 below. Good luck!
T&C's on our website.
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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Tadpole Summer' by @catherinebruton, published by @NosyCrow.
To enter drop a 🍀 below. Good luck!
T&C's on our website.
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This week’s KS1 pick: Jake in the Middle: Maple Street by Michael Catchpool and published by @otterbarrybooks. Four lively, relatable stories with engaging illustrations. More: clpe.org.uk/blog/
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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'A River Running Through You' by Amy-Jane Beer, illustrated by Elin Manon and published by @publishing_cat.
To enter drop a ☀️ below. Good luck!
T&C's on our website.
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Today is your last day to get involved in CLiPPA 2026!
👉 Teachers: record students’ performances and submit by 12pm, TODAY.
👉 Five schools (one per shortlisted collection) will perform at the National Theatre, London on 9 July.
Get involved: clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA/sh…
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This week’s Lower Key Stage 2 book pick is Higher Ground by Tull Suwannakit (New Frontier Publishing). A richly illustrated story of two children, their grandmother, and pet rabbit seeking refuge in a tower block after a devastating global flood. More: clpe.org.uk/blog/
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Get involved in CLiPPA 2026!
👉 Teachers: record students’ performances and submit by 12pm, 21 May [JUST TWO DAYS AWAY!].
👉 Five schools (one per shortlisted collection) will perform at the National Theatre, London on 9 July.
Get involved: clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA/sh…
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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Luna loves sport' by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers and published by @andersenpress.
To enter drop a ⚽ below. Good luck!
T&C's on our website.
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Join our CLiPPA Shadowing Scheme! 🎉 Get free teaching plans and videos to help your class explore shortlisted poetry collections and perform their favourites. Find out more: clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA/sh…
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A huge congrats to Sean Taylor for being shortlisted for this year’s #CLiPPA2026.
Now it’s your chance to bring this collection into your classroom with our Shadowing Scheme! Download the free plan & submit by 21st May.
Explore this collection: clpe.org.uk/books/book/five-…
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Working with professional poets can transform children’s relationship with poetry. Hearing poets share their inspirations and creative process helps children see themselves as writers too. Explore why poetry matters for literacy: clpe.org.uk/research/poetry-…
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