LLP Membership- Note To Headteachers

We’re asking all schools to complete the attached form by Friday 4th July to let us know whether you’d like to be part of Liverpool Learning Partnership in 2025–26. We kindly ask all schools to return the form so we can plan effectively for the year ahead.

We’re currently recruiting for several programmes that are exclusive to LLP members, so it’s helpful to know who’s joining us for the year ahead. Whether you’re already part of LLP or thinking about coming on board, we’d love to have you with us for 25-26. Thank you for taking a moment to complete the form by the deadline.

For more information about the benefits of LLP membership, please see this flyer.

All Schools

Reading For Pleasure Steering Group

The LLP RfP steering group will take place on 2nd July at 3.45. If you are an LLP member school and would like to be part of guiding the direction of our reading and literacy work in 25-26, please get in touch with Jenny Holder (jenny@liverpoollearningpartnership.com) to receive the teams link for this meeting.

Mental Health Needs Analysis

Primary and secondary mainstream schools are invited to take part in the 2025 needs analysis to direct the priorities and interventions offered through the Mental Health Schools’ Teams and wider Whole School Approach to mental Health. Your input will help to shape the next phase of development.

The survey takes between 15-20 minutes to complete and will be open until 4th July 2025. It is aimed at Senior Mental Health Leads so if you have one, please ask them to complete it.

Primary: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HNQ78Z/

Secondary: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Z6CTVR/

Please note that this needs analysis is aimed at mainstream primary and secondary schools. There will be a separate piece of work aimed at special settings later in the year.

YPAS Coffee Mornings

YPAS are running a series of open access coffee events for parents/carers at their local hubs. Please share the attached flyer with parents/carers.

Education in Mind Conference

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Education in Mind Conference will take place on Thursday 16th October at the University of Liverpool. This multi-partnership event will bring together best practice, latest research and collaborative approaches around mental health in schools. Booking information will be sent out next week.

Primary Schools

Education Development Trust Comic Trial

The Education Development Trust is looking to recruit schools for a funded trial of a climate change-themed super hero comic aimed at engaging, exciting and educating Year 3 students who are not yet making expected reading progress.

Find out more by seeing this presentation or contacting Catherine Lenahan, Senior Research Officer for Literacy at the EDT who can arrange an information session for interested schools: clenahan@edt.org

National Literacy Trust Libraries for Primaries Programme

No School Library? Apply Now for 500 Free Books, Training, and Library Furniture

We’re pleased to share a fantastic opportunity from the National Literacy Trust for primary schools without a library or designated reading space. Their Libraries for Primaries programme is fully funded and free to join, offering eligible schools an incredible package of books, resources, training and support to establish or improve a school library.

Reading for pleasure can boost children’s wellbeing and attainment across subjects. By providing access to a large range of books, schools can support whole-setting reading culture – with immediate and long-term benefits.

Each school receives a package worth over £6,500, including:

  • 500 high-quality, diverse children’s books
  • Library furniture (modular shelving & soft seating)
  • Audiobook player and story cards
  • Bespoke CPD training for 2 teachers on reading for pleasure
  • Membership to the National Literacy Trust and access to author visits

“The project has been a great catalyst for us… it has really enabled us to further engage our children as readers.”– Participating teacher

Applications are now open for the 2025/26 academic year. Find out more and apply here: Schools | Libraries4Primaries

Please note that this funding round will prioritise schools with no library areas. However, LLP suggest that you apply even if you have one as the NLT hope to work with all UK schools in the near future.

Transition Survey

Research Participants Needed – Parental Anxiety During Primary to Secondary Transition

A postgraduate researcher at Liverpool Hope University is seeking participants for a study exploring parental anxiety during the transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, with a particular focus on the extent to which limited support contributes to that anxiety.

The research aims to gain insight into:

  • Levels of parental anxiety
  • The support currently available to parents
  • Whether existing systems need reform
  • Parents’ sense of belonging in the transition process

The study is particularly relevant for school leaders interested in improving parental engagement and support during this crucial stage of a child’s education.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with parents in your school community who may be interested.

Contact / Participation:
Participants can scan the QR code in the flyer or complete it at this link: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

Thank you for supporting research that aims to improve educational transitions and parental support.