The Literacy Lounge

The Literacy Lounge is an educational podcast made for primary school teachers, focussing on delivering high quality, friendly English advice. Brought to you by expert and passionate literacy consultants with a wealth of experience, both inside and outside the classroom.

Join us as we share first hand tips, advice and practical solutions that will support your experience of teaching English.
Whether you are battling with full moon behaviour or weather related distractions, we have been there and are ready to share our tales!

Handling transition from Reception to Year 1 – The Literacy Lounge

September 10th 2026 Listen to podcast

Back to school survival tips

August 26th 2026 Listen to podcast

How do we build on early writing skills

July 7th 2026 Listen to podcast

Why is spelling holding my pupils back?

July 1st 2026 Listen to podcast

Why is spelling holding my pupils back?

June 18th 2026 Listen to podcast

How do we develop early writing skills – The Literacy Lounge

June 2nd 2026 Listen to podcast

How to make secure end of year judgements at Y6 – The Literacy Lounge

June 1st 2026 Listen to podcast

How to make secure end of year judgements in EYFS – The Literacy Lounge

June 1st 2026 Listen to podcast

How do we prepare pupils for the Phonics Screening Check? – The Literacy Lounge

May 7th 2026 Listen to podcast

If we ran the DfE – The Literacy Lounge – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

What progress to look for in Spring 2: KS2 – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

What’s the deal with handwriting? – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

The importance of spoken language and performance in the classroom – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

Reading for Pleasure or Purpose? – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

Director Spotlight – How a Passion for Books Inspired The Literacy Company – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

Active Learning in English with Jon Smedley (Teach Active) – The Literacy Lounge

April 29th 2026 Listen to podcast

What progress to look for in Spring 2: EYFS, KS1 – The Literacy Lounge

April 28th 2026 Listen to podcast

How we became literacy consults – The Literacy Lounge

February 4th 2026 Listen to podcast

Consultants are teachers too – The Literacy Lounge

January 28th 2026 Listen to podcast