Today we have a brief summary of events happening during the summer of 2026.

• The National Association for Primary Education has transitioned its professional journal, Primary First, to a digital format, enhancing accessibility.
• Mark Taylor, the Vice Chair, expresses gratitude to listeners globally, emphasizing the podcast's wide reach beyond the UK.
• A noteworthy event is the launch of the book 'John Coe : An Enlightened Voice For Primary Education,' celebrating the life of a founding member of NAPE.
• Upcoming events include the Christian Schiller Lecture, focusing on curriculum curiosity, featuring guest speaker Claire Maloney-Banks.
• The NAPE conference on Reading coincides with the national year of reading, offering workshops and keynotes related to literacy.
• Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast and participate in upcoming educational events and initiatives.

https://nape.org.uk/

https://www.nape.org.uk/the-schiller-lecture-2026

Digital Copies of Primary First Journal and John Coe - An Enlightened Voice for Primary Education

https://national-association-for-primary-education-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp

27th May - LIVE book launch on YouTube

watch at https://www.youtube.com/live/FGy-uPDR8ew?si=HwTYqih5DOhNrxpI

Conference for Reading - 8th May

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/105006