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.

Linking with local library case studies:

• Download Case study - Eight rhyme challenge

  Alyson Bryant, Early Years Development Librarian from Dudley library explains how a “rhyme challenge” for children in early years settings provided a fun way to help children learn the essential skill of rhyming.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Rhymes for Reading

  Sandra Williamson, Senior Librarian (Early Years and Bookstart) in Wolverhampton, explains how she challenged the early years children in her area to learn 10 nursery rhymes.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Captain Jack Sparrow helps young children find the treasures of reading

  Medway Early Years and Childcare Quality Team raised awareness of the Bookstart initiative with some inspiring pirate-themed events.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Bedtime Wriggly Readers

  Wriggly Reader sessions in Leicestershire libraries provide a chance for babies and toddlers to enjoy rhymes and stories.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Rhyme-time series

  Michelle Herriman recounts her very successful rhyme-time series aimed solely at dads on Saturday mornings.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins