Flying High English Hub

Levels of Support

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The DfE English Hubs programme sets out three levels of support for schools, depending on the needs of the school: 


Intensive Support


Intensive support lies at the heart of the English Hubs programme and these schools are known as Partner Schools. Access includes:

  • up to £6000 (£9000 if a PEIA) of funding to purchase SSP resources, books and training,
  • up to 12 days of support from our team of Literacy Specialists over two academic years (six terms).
  • close support and monitoring from the Hub Lead
  • CPD events and workshops
  • 0pportunities and events, which can include workshops, webinars and conferences
  • English Hub monthly newsletter
Intensive support flow chart

Medium Support


This is mainly targeted specifically at schools who have not been selected as Partner Schools but still require additional support and focusses on any of the Hub’s main aims and addresses needs identified in audits.

Schools access:

  • up to £3000 funding for SSP resources, books and training.
  • CPD events and workshops
  • Opportunities and events, which can include workshops, webinars and conferences
  • English Hub monthly newsletter
Medium support flow chart

Light touch support


Open to all schools to access:

  • Free CPD events and workshops
  • Opportunities and events, which includes workshops and short programmes
  • English Hub monthly newsletter
  • Be kept updated on funding, training and research opportunities
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Eligibility Criteria


In 2024/25, schools who meet at least 2 of the DfE’s criteria will be prioritised:

  • Lower than the national average percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check in their most recent results.
  • A higher-than-average proportion of pupils reading below age-related expectations.
  • A higher-than-average proportion of children eligible for pupil premium.
  • Ofsted judgment of Requires Improvement or Inadequate
  • A high proportion of groups considered hard to reach, such as EAL, FSM, travellers, etc.
  • Schools referred by local partners (e.g., NLEs, RSCs, LADs, EIA teams/boards.)

Getting started


If your school meets the eligibility criteria and you are interested in receiving support and funding from the English Hub,  get started by completing this Self referral form.

You will need your phonics screen check data for 2022,23 and 24 and an estimated percentage of children that are currently predicted to pass the Y1 PSC 2025.

Upon receipt, a literacy specialist will be in touch to discuss your situation further with you.

Alternatively, if you would prefer a discussion first, you can email us on englishhub@flyinghightrust.co.uk.

Complete a self referral form here
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