507 results found for "reading for pleasure"
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This report shares findings from a survey of over 3000 parents exploring the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on literacy resources and support, and the importance of school...View details about Children and young people’s access to books and educational devices at home during the cost-of-living crisis -
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This report outlines findings from our 2022 Annual Literacy Survey, exploring poetry engagement in children and young people aged 8 to 18.View details about Children and young people’s engagement with poetry in 2022 -
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Challenging pupils to write a visitor’s guide or create a map based on their favourite story setting in children’s literature.View details about Story Explorers -
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This report explores the relationship between aspirations, literacy and gender for young people and adults.View details about Aspirations, literacy and gender -
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This report explores the link between children and young people’s mental wellbeing and their reading and writing enjoyment, attitudes and behaviours.View details about Mental wellbeing, reading and writing -
Developed in partnership with Penguin Random House, supporting primary schools to reinvigorate school libraries and reading spaces and champion reading for pleasure.View details about World of Stories
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This report evaluates the impact of Mrs Wordsmith, an illustrated, data-driven vocabulary programme for children aged 6-13.View details about Mrs Wordsmith Narrative Journey: pilot evaluation -
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Here you will find all of our themed event ideas for teachers who are running the Young Readers ProgrammeView details about Young Readers Programme: event resources -
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Challenge and inspire upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils to write their own Alex Rider adventure story.View details about Alex Rider Secret Mission – an adventure story challenge -
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Learn how to make and use story sacks, and find out about the benefits of using them.View details about How to make and use a story sack -
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This paper looks at the impact of choice, interest and self-awareness on reading behaviour.View details about Interesting choice - The (relative) importance of choice and interest in reader engagement (2008): A review -
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This literature review provides an overview of research exploring the role of audiobooks in supporting children’s literacy both at home and in the classroom.View details about Audiobooks and literacy: a rapid review of the literature -
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02 Dec 2025 - 19 May 2026
Register by 31 January. Bring out your readers and let them shine... it's time to book into the Senior National Reading Champions Quiz 2026.View details about Senior National Reading Champions Quiz 2026: Book your place -
Learn how to become a skilled reading mentor and plan effective sessions.View details about Reading mentor CPD
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Commemorate the impact of The Bard's work on modern literature with fun literacy activities for ages 4 through to 14.View details about Literacy and Shakespeare: a hot topic resource
