The National Year of Reading is a bold, year-long Department for Education initiative delivered in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust.

The Early Years offer will be a termly cycle of professional development and resources for educators, and memorable events for children.

To get involved, all you need to do is choose your preferred sign-up option:

• Option 1: Go All In (Whole setting approach) – Nominate a representative from your setting to register for our Learning Management System for a guided journey through termly activities – plus, take part in a participatory award with prizes.
• Option 2: Dip In (Individual approach) – Sign up to individual events and download resources as they go live.

Get ready for January:

1. Decide your level of involvement and sign up: Go All In or Dip In
2. Download our starter toolkit which includes a calendar and an all staff briefing presentation on the National Year of Reading
3. Sign up to our All-Phase Introduction Webinar on 15 Jan to kick start 2026

Let’s make 2026 the year we put storytelling at the heart of early years learning and give every child the best start in life.