Case studies

See below for examples of the great work taking place in schools all over the country.

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Events and activities case studies:

• Download Case study - Putting the boys in charge

  Diane Rhodes, learning resource centre manager at Debden Park High School in Essex, explains how they are getting their Reading Champions to support pupils whose reading age is less than their actual age. Tags: buddying, boys, pupils from diverse backgr

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Everybody’s Book project

  Residents at Priory Avenue temporary home (run by Ashley Homes) help create a picture book to promote a love of reading amongst both adults and children. Tags: family involvement, involving the community

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Boys find rewards and enjoyment in reading through the Reading Champs club

  A primary school boys reading project using the bronze, silver and gold of the Reading Champions framework.

  Posted by Nick Batty

• Download Case study - The Twits woo pupils

  Clarendon Primary School in Bolton improve reading standards by extending the perception of reading as something that can occur outside English lessons. Tags: cross-curricular links, boys, pupils' attitudes to reading

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Themed Book Award

  Themed Book Award programme promote reading in school among teens and young adults and encourages them to take a sophisticated approach in discussing books. Tags: reading events, peer-to-peer recommendation

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Contar las historias multiculturales en la escuela de Charles Dickens

  Ali Mawle at Charles Dickens Primary School in London tells us about their dual-language family storytelling sessions. Tags: pupils from diverse backgrounds, involving the family

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• 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

• Download Case study - Internet rangers

  Tania Case, parent engagement worker at Teyfant Community School in Bristol, explains how an ‘internet rangers’ session provided a meaningful way to engage families in their child’s education. Tags: ICT, involving families

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Managing a family learning project

  Jan Lefley, community education manager at Romsey Community School in Hampshire, explains how the school managed its resources to run a successful ‘build your own computer ’ course. Tags: family involvement, ICT

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan