Conference Overview:
Date: Wednesday, 17 February
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Delivered by Estyn and Dysgu, this conference will bring together education professionals from across Wales to explore effective approaches to improving reading standards and developing whole-school reading strategies. 
The day will include keynote presentations, professional learning sessions and a choice of practical workshops focused on supporting reading progression across Primary, Secondary, Special Schools and PRUs. Topics will include early reading development, advanced reading skills, literacy leadership, reducing inequality through reading and supporting a love of reading for all learners.
Please Note: The conference is now fully booked. Thank you for your interest in attending.
If you would like to be added to the waiting list in case a place becomes available, please email us at estyndysguconference@cazbah.wales
Schools and PRUs that have already registered are reminded that registrations are limited to two representatives from each setting.
Conference Programme:
Delegates will have the opportunity to hear about Estyn’s enhanced focus on reading, engage with Dysgu’s national approach to professional learning, supporting whole-school approaches to literacy improvement, learn from effective practice and take part in a range of workshops tailored to different phases and sectors.
This includes:
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Maintained schools and PRUs (Primary, Secondary, All-age, Special and PRUs)
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Primary literacy leads and phase leaders
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Secondary English or Welsh subject leaders
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Curriculum leaders with responsibility for literacy