Case studies
See below for examples of the great work taking place in schools all over the country.
If you've got ideas and good practice to share in a case study, we'd love to hear from you - contact us.
Children case studies:
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Download Case study - Family Challenge
The families of some of the pupils at Alderman Swindell School in Norfolk take on the challenge of writing their own book.
Posted by Susie Musgrove
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Download Case study - Pupils learn the art of storytelling
Ledbury Primary School pupils go to Herefordshire Council’s Children’s Centre to put their storytelling skills into practice.
Posted by Hannah MacLellan
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Download Case study - St Stephen’s café reading project
Androulla Charalambous, family services manager and Pam Curniffe, learning mentor, at St Stephen’s Primary School and Children’s Centre in Lambeth, describe their cafe reading group.
Posted by Hannah MacLellan
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Download Case study - Rhymes and chimes
Lansdowne Infants’ School has created a group that promoted language skills for family members young and old.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Park Primary School’s Family Library
Read more about how a primary school created their own family library.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Story Boxes
Woodmansterne School explain how they have worked in partnership with parents to raise reading achievement within the school.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Family Fun in Knowsley
Family Fun is a home activities programme run by Knowsley Children's Services to help children learn through exploration and discovery.
Posted by Hannah MacLellan
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