In 2026, we marked the Summer of Sport with Go All In: Inside the Studio, a dynamic, broadcast-style event all about finding your passion and communicating with confidence. This event took place on Thursday 11 June.
What is Go All In: Inside the Studio?
Hosted by broadcaster Kenzie Benali and author Dan Freedman, this Go All In Together! event for the National Year of Reading 2026 featured a special guest interview with former England goalkeeping legend David James.
This 30-minute session, designed for students aged 11 to 14 (Key Stage 3 / S1–S3), will take them behind the scenes of a live studio broadcast. Students will discover how professionals use reading to prepare, whether that is studying tactical breakdowns, listening to motivational podcasts, or escaping into epic narratives.
The resource will also break down the mechanics of a great interview, showing students how to ask powerful questions, read a room, and speak with confidence. Whether they are into football, gaming, music, or art, there is something here to help every student lock in, build resilience, and level up!
What you need to know
- This resource is for students aged 11 to 14 (Key Stage 3, Years 7 to 9 / S1–S3).
- Your students do not need to be massive sports fans, as we cover gaming, esports, music, art and more.
Session benefits
- Validate and celebrate non-traditional reading formats, from statistics and manuals to podcasts and graphic novels.
- Provide students with clear, actionable oracy skills to improve their confidence and active listening.
- Showcase relatable role models discussing how they overcome challenges and build resilience.
- Engage your students in 'The Press Conference', a fun and interactive peer-to-peer interview activity.
Download the resources
Access your resources from the Download Files section on this page.
Watch the session
Get in touch
If you have any questions about our activities for Go All In: Inside the Studio, please email the Sports team: sport@literacytrust.org.uk
Part of the National Year of Reading 2026
'Go All In: Inside the Studio' is a Go All In Together moment for the National Year of Reading. These moments are live events for schools and settings to celebrate reading and literacy, together across the UK.
National Year of Reading is a government-backed campaign, initiated by the Department of Education with the National Literacy Trust as its delivery partner. We believe reading is a powerful plug-in to the things you already love – a great way to go deeper into your existing passions. Put simply we say: ‘if you’re into it, read into it’.
You can now sign up to all Summer Term activity for the National Year of Reading 2026.
