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For schools

Get Blackpool Reading supports schools to make literacy improvement a priority and encourage pupils to read for pleasure.

Download our brilliant classroom resources or find out more about the activities and training we offer.

Resources

Summer of football

Follow our full squad of free football-themed activities, events and resources delivered in the summer of 2021 to bring home the joy of reading for your football-mad pupils.
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Rutendo Tavengerwei - inspiration for letter writing

Support wellbeing and writing with this challenge from author Rutendo Tavengerwei.
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NewsWise summer school

Turn your classroom into a newsroom for the week with NewsWise!
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Home learning support

Words for Life

Ages 0-12. Search by age for fun family activities to help parents support their children’s literacy.
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Zone In

Age 13+: tips for young adults to boost reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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Virtual School Library

Free books, exclusive videos and recommended reads from top children's authors and illustrators.
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Programmes and events

event 19 Oct 2021 - 20 Oct 2021
Building Vocabulary and Early Language

This one-day workshop helps teachers develop their knowledge of how words work and suggests practical strategies for direct instruction.

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event 18 Nov 2021 - 21 Apr 2022
Improving Writing in KS2 (IPEELL) - online training

Course to help Key Stage 2 teachers use memorable experiences and to teach self-regulation, building high quality writing

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Find out more about our training