Young people and families

All of the content on Words for Life has been designed to provide parents, children and young people with activities and support to improve their language, literacy and communication skills from home.

Read, borrow, swap or keep books on our bookshelves

A site full of resources on tips for boosting reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for young adults aged 13+.

Check out the Birmingham City Council site to find your nearest youth centre.

Bring it on Brum! is a programme funded by the Department for Education designed for families in Birmingham to help children, young people and their parents have fulfilling, active, fun-filled and healthy school holidays.

Hear the stories of famous faces from across the city!

Written by Literacy Champions, articles inspire you to think about the world around you.

Join our Young Adult Reading Challenge, get lost in books and earn your certificate.

View all of our upcoming events

Each term we run exciting challenges and competitions available to all UK schools to encourage reading for pleasure, develop reading stamina and increase reading diversity.

Tips for parents on how to use reading and writing to improve wellbeing at all ages.

Free activities to keep children busy over the summer holidays and beyond!