CLPE

CLPE is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for EYFS and Primary School teachers.

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We’ve received a record number of shadowing entries for CLiPPA 2026, thank you to all who took part!

We can’t wait to let our five winners know this week and see them perform at the award show.

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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: https://t.co/4HfxLbI1bq

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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: https://t.co/useebhYBvH

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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: https://t.co/zvYk9x9lEH

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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: https://t.co/useebhYBvH

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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: https://t.co/useebhYBvH

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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: https://t.co/7JKKdRr9RG

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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: https://t.co/VFx5wwkhfR

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CLPE has been leading literacy in primary schools for over 50 years. Join our free online event on 8 June, 4–5pm and explore how we can support your school: https://t.co/zGcax1PxSY

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Huge congrats to John Agard, shortlisted for this year’s #CLiPPA2026 Poetry Award for 'The Poetry World of John Agard' iilus. by Shirley Hottier & published by @OtterBarryBooks. Explore 80 brilliant poems & join our CLiPPA Shadowing Scheme by 21 May: https://t.co/3yvtiWGhoo

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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'I'm Going to Make a Friend' by Darren Chetty, illustrated by @sandhyaprabhat and published by @LittleTigerUK.

To enter drop a 🖌️ below. Good luck!

T&C's on our website.

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Get involved in CLiPPA 2026!

👉 Teachers: record students’ performances and submit by 12pm, 21 May.

👉 Five schools (one per shortlisted collection) will perform at the National Theatre, London on 9 July.

Get involved: https://t.co/useebhYBvH

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✨ New blog post ✨

Darren Chetty shares his motivations for writing 'I'm going to make a friend' as well as a glimpse into his influences and inspirations.

Read more: https://t.co/KpG8P2XOxU

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Helping children connect with poetry starts with voice & choice. Let pupils explore poems that reflect their lives, with no “right” answers, just feelings, ideas & discussion. Build empathy through shared responses.

Download our free guide: https://t.co/vqh5T5be2m

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A look inside the literacy library with our very own librarian Phoebe! 👀

https://t.co/ehbuvS6F5q

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This week’s Upper KS2 pick: Wild Journey by @a_reflective, illus. Joe Lillington. A powerful story linking five children’s lives through a starling migration from Egypt to England.

More recommendations: https://t.co/4HfxLbI1bq

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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: https://t.co/useebhYBvH