Welcome to the official bookshop for The 2024 National Primary English Conference

Click here to view the full conference programme.

Scroll down for the list of books by the speakers 

To save on postage (which is a flat rate no matter how many books you order), you may choose to add books to your basket throughout the conference, then check out at the end of the conference. As long as you keep using the same computer (or Log in to your bookshop.org account) the books should remain in your basket until you decide to check out.

If you can't find an author's book on this list, that doesn't necessarily mean it is out of print. Please get in touch with NCBC directly via phone (01263761402) or email ([email protected]) and we will let you know if we can order it for you.

The books on this list are sorted by the Author's place on the programme, as follows:

9:00am - 9:05am Conference Welcome and Introductions.

9:05am – 10:05am DEVELOPING CHILDREN’S WRITING FOR PURPOSE AND PLEASURE Professor Michael Rosen, multi-award-winning author, performance poet, broadcaster, columnist, academic, former Children’s Laureate, current Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London and 2023 PEN Pinter Prize winner.

10:20am – 11:15am GRAMMAR AS CHOICE Professor Debra Myhill, Professor Emerita of Language and Literacy Education at University of Exeter.

11:20am – 12:00pm Workshop options.

Workshop 1: Implementing Authentic Writing Projects in the Classroom Nicola Izibili, English Consultant and Practising Teacher, Founder of the Writing Web.

Workshop 2: The Reading and Writing Connection Sam Creighton, Literacy Lead, Elmhurst Primary School, London.

Workshop 3: Supporting Struggling Writers Kirsten Snook, Teaching and Learning Adviser - English, HFL Education.

1:00pm – 1:40pm Workshop Options.

Workshop 4: Crafting a Writing Curriculum Sonia Thompson, Headteacher/ Director at St Matthew’s C.E. Primary Research and Support Schools, Nechells Birmingham.

Workshop 5: Don’t Forget Your Full Stops! Amanda Webb, Teaching and Learning Adviser - English, HFL Education.

Workshop 6: Writing Realities Navan Govender, Lecturer in Applied Language and Literacy Studies at University of Strathclyde.

1:45pm – 2:40pm WHY ORACY MATTERS Professor Neil Mercer, Emeritus Professor of Education and Director of Oracy Cambridge.

2:50pm – 3:50pm STORY MUDLARKING Katya Balen, award-winning children’s author.

3:50 - 4:00pm Conference Close

This list represents a tiny glimpse into our fantastic shop in Norfolk! If you're interested in finding more book recommendations, please get in touch with us via phone (01263761402) or email ([email protected]). If you're a teacher, ask for an Approval Collection to be sent to your school - we tailor each Approval Collection to any topic, age range and budget!