Marie-Clare Kelly

Senior Programme Manager - Primary Professional Development at the rather marvellous National Literacy Trust.

[Anna Hackett @annahackett_]

The National Year of Reading recognises that reading has evolved: it meets us where we are, opening up new ways for our children to connect with, and explore what they already love ✨ #GoAllIn2026

This #NationalYearOfReading2026, the National Literacy Trust's annual primary conference, delivered in partnership with The British Library, is a beautiful opportunity to #GoAllIn as educators. I am beyond privileged to be speaking with Martin Galway @GalwayMr at this event ✨

The conference themes will explore how primary schools can harness multi-modal forms of reading - such as lyrics, films, digital tools and more - to help young learners develop the will and skill of reading.

Let's reimagine what reading can look like - and who it can reach.

📅20 March 2026
📍British Library, London
🎟️ Book your place: https://t.co/4KN2VoeKmz

#PrimCon2026
@FocusTrust1 @Rowland1Helen @ettingera75 @Literacy_Trust @britishlibrary @MaryMyatt @eLearnMissKelly @clpe1 @MoonMaddy

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

Join us at one of our fascinating, expert-led conferences where together, we will explore ways to ignite a fresh enthusiasm for reading, expand our understanding of what it means to be a reader and share up-to-date insights.

Explore: https://t.co/CTJyp503NS

[Marie-Clare Kelly @eLearnMissKelly]

A while back my son wrote a letter to @DerekLandy (and also went to a book signing) - and he’s just received a really thoughtful Christmas card from him back. I can’t tell you the excitement this has caused ♥️ thank you, Derek!

[Jon Biddle @jonnybid]

A huge thank you to @Literacy_Trust for their fantastic #ReconstructingReading online sessions this week. I caught up with a couple more this afternoon. The quality has been exceptional. @GalwayMr @ReadingShanahan @eLearnMissKelly @literacytutor5 @ReadOxford

[Marie-Clare Kelly @eLearnMissKelly]

It’s safe to say I had a much needed long lie this morning and have since been on the sofa with my furbaby, Somhairle. Looking forward to next week with a big focus on the National Year of Reading, and planning next year’s conferences!

[Anna Hackett @annahackett_]

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of this panel. #ReconstructingReading has been a professionally rich, carefully curated week from the National @Literacy_Trust , and it has genuinely deepened my thinking. With so many insightful sessions brought together so thoughtfully, I’m excited to see what next year’s #NationalYearofReading2026 has in store for us all. @educationgovuk @FocusTrust1

[Marie-Clare Kelly @eLearnMissKelly]

@BarbaraBleiman @ReadingShanahan So glad you enjoyed this session and others through the week. It was something of a dream realised for @GalwayMr to run it and we’re still pinching ourselves that we made it happen!

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

@ReadingShanahan closed #ReconstructingReading with a look to writing - and how reading informs good writers.

A forward-looking conclusion to a week of insights from the forefront of literacy research - that have truly reconstructed reading in the classroom. 📚

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

It's the final day of #ReconstructingReading - and Geraldine Magennis-Clarke @literacytutor5 kicked off with an illuminating exploration of the complex processes involved in becoming a skilled reader.

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

"You learn about words from the company they keep." 📚

Our panel of education practitioners Hannah Gaynor & Anna Hackett met @GalwayMr to unpack
#ReconstructingReading📚

💭Here's their key takeaways on supporting reading for multilingual learners.

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

"Remove barriers - but not the challenge."

A powerful address from @drsarahmoseley on supporting readers with diverse needs by embracing the multi-modal approach.

One text ➡️ multiple pathways. #ReconstructingReading

[Marie-Clare Kelly @eLearnMissKelly]

And that’s a wrap on #ReconstructingReading! What. A. Week. ♥️

[Marie-Clare Kelly @eLearnMissKelly]

@AngelaH37119622 You’ve made it to so many live sessions Angela. Would love to know if the rest of the week continued to be beneficial ♥️

[Marie-Clare Kelly @eLearnMissKelly]

@LSC_Teacher @literacytutor5 So glad you are enjoying it Miriam 🙂

[The Writing Web ✍🏾 @TheWritingWeb]

Brilliant to participate in Prof Young-Suk Grace Kim’s excellent interactive webinar probing how the components of Hollis Scarborough’s Reading Rope relate to one another and sharing theory- and evidence-based practices for effective reading instruction. 🙌🏾#ReconstructingReading

[Miriam Lockhart @LSC_Teacher]

@literacytutor5 Good luck Geraldine, you will be fantastic. I will catch the recording! What a brilliant conference so far! #ReconstructingReading

[Dr Geraldine Magennis-Clarke @literacytutor5]

If you can join me at 9:30am (UK time) tomorrow for my talk sas part of the National Literacy Trust's conference, it would be great to have you there! 😉

[The Writing Web ✍🏾 @TheWritingWeb]

Powerful stuff from Prof Kate Cain at @Literacy_Trust #ReconstructingReading conference: examining the integrative & constructive process of reading comprehension by exploring what it’s like to be a reader at different stages of the reading journey & implications for instruction.

[Martin Galway @GalwayMr]

“Not a programme, not a script…” instead… @YoungSukKim19 underway in today’s closing keynote, defining ‘science of reading’ at @Literacy_Trust #ReconstructingReading - exploring Beyond the reading rope… already a fascinating session in a week of insight- packed sessions.

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

❓Has #ReconstructingReading got you thinking about how you support this vital ability in your primary school?

With Teaching Reading in KS2, you'll delve into reading comprehension & meaningful strategies that boost outcomes.

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