Continuing Professional Development

New Vision English Hub

The New Vision English Hub is one of 34 English Hubs nationwide, funded by the Department for Education to support primary schools in achieving excellence in teaching reading and early language development. We provide free support to schools in North East London and Essex.

The New Vision English Hub is based at Elmhurst Primary School, an outstanding school in the heart of Newham. We are passionate about reading and teaching all children to read fluently and for enjoyment. As an English Hub and Maths Hub, we have considerable expertise in providing high-quality CPD, funding and bespoke support to drive school improvement.

For more information and contact details, visit the New Vision English Hub website: https://newvisionenglishhub.co.uk/

Self Referral

English Hubs: facilitating excellent teaching of reading and early language in Reception and Key Stage 1 

We are delighted that you are interested in the support in early language and reading teaching that we are offering as an English Hub. Our aim in 2026/27 is to provide high quality insight and advice to enable you to develop your own excellent practice in teaching reading through systematic synthetic phonics and early language, and encouraging a love of reading amongst your pupils.

Some of the support we offer:

  • Attending a showcase of best practice in the teaching of early language and reading through systematic synthetic phonics.
  • Developing your own action plan for improving teaching of early language and reading.
  • Up to £6,000 financial support to buy phonics resources and training that you have identified in your action plan.
  • A detailed in-school audit of your teaching provision, for those schools that would most benefit. 
  • Partner school programme, to benefit from in-school support run by our team of Literacy Specialists.
  • Training in developing Early Language and Reading for Pleasure.
  • A network of expertise to provide support and advice to leaders.

Please complete a self-referral form providing as much information as possible. We will use this to prioritise amongst schools where there are more applications than we can accommodate. 

English Hub Showcases

Join us for a Showcase Event at Elmhurst Primary School.

Showcases provide you with an opportunity to:

  • Observe phonics teaching in Reception and KS1
  • Discover how to choose and use phonics resources effectively
  • Find out how we have developed a Reading for Pleasure culture in our school
  • Begin writing an action plan to apply for funding and free bespoke support
  • Network with schools in your area

Who can attend:

Headteacher attendance is compulsory (maximum two attendees per school). The event is also open to Reading Leaders and Senior Leaders at schools in North East London and Essex.

Showcase events will be held on the dates listed below, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, at Elmhurst Primary School.

👉Reserve a spot at our Phonics Showcase – Reception and Key Stage 1:

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👉Reserve a spot at our Reception Showcase – Early Language and Literacy:

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Schools can claim £160 to offset cover costs for attending the showcase.

Support for Secondary Schools

Following the success of English Hub primary school support, the DfE has expanded the programme to secondary schools. This new phase focuses on supporting students in KS3 who are working below the national reading standard, ensuring they quickly gain the literacy skills needed to thrive in secondary education. 

From September 2026, secondary schools will be able to access additional support through the expansion of the English Hubs programme. This initiative forms part of the Department for Education’s ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for pupils who struggle with reading.

The extended offer will help secondary schools strengthen their literacy provision and ensure that pupils who need extra support can develop the reading skills required to succeed across the curriculum.

The aims of the secondary programme are:

  • To support secondary schools to take a whole school approach to reading
  • To support secondary schools to improve outcomes for pupils with reading needs
  • To increase knowledge on supporting reading in secondary schools

Participating schools will receive:

  • An audit offering guidance and support around reading provision for vulnerable readers.
  • Financial support to fund resources or training identified as a need during the audit.
  • Potential Intensive Support through Literacy Specialist days
  • Access to training and free CPD

👉 For more information, see New Vision English Hub | Secondary Support.

👉 To apply, please complete a self-referral form providing as much information as possible.

Key Stage 2 Reading Support

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Reading Fluency programme

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Reading for Pleasure: Transforming your school's reading culture

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