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Welcome to
Literacy Tree
At Literacy Tree, we believe in the power of stories to shape understanding, spark curiosity and transform learning. Created by teachers for teachers, our award-winning literacy curriculum and CPD empower schools to deliver inspiring lessons and improve outcomes in writing, spelling and reading.
Book a free live demo Become a memberWhat you get
Our step-by-step approach makes it easy to elevate literacy teaching across your school.
1
Plan your curriculum
We start by mapping your year, then creating lesson sequences based around literary themes.
2
Develop your skills
Develop subject knowledge and teaching skills through embedded CPD, consultancy, and planning support.
3
Deliver your lessons
Use expertly crafted, book-based plans that guide teachers day-by-day in writing, reading, spelling and vocabulary.
4
Track your progress
Access bespoke assessment tools and progression steps to ensure learning sticks and standards are met.
What makes us different
More than just books, our whole-school curriculum blends important themes with immersive classroom experiences to ignite the imagination of children. Tried, tested, and trusted by teachers worldwide.
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Our Community
From classrooms in London to international schools across Asia and the Americas, thousands of teachers, parents, and children trust Literacy Tree to transform their literacy teaching.
What’s included
A complete solution to help teachers plan, develop, deliver and track English lessons.
- Curriculum maps
- Lesson plans
- CPD
- Teacher toolkits
- Children’s writing samples
Dedicated support on your literacy journey
We offer expert online training and ongoing support from onboarding and planning, to lesson delivery and beyond. You’ll have regular opportunities to check in, ask questions and get the guidance you need, whenever you need it.
Benefits for schools
- Consistent approach across the year for the whole school
- Children more engaged in class and inspired for life
- Teachers more confident in teaching
- Children progress faster on key outcomes
Interested in adopting Literacy Tree in your school, academy or trust?
Join founders Lynn and Anthony on our next Live Demo + Q&A.
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