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.
Reading Champions case studies:
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Download Case study - Turning Champions into reporters
Michelle Kagan, Reading Champions coordinator at Barnsole Junior School in Gillingham, Kent, tells us how the boys have involved the local newspaper and grandparents in their project. Report by Thomas, Year 6.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Using reading for information to promote reading for enjoyment
A brilliant example of how to get the boys interested, from Tameside
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case stufy - Lads 'n' Dads scheme at Castle Batch Primary School
Janine Ashman from Castle Batch Primary School in Worle, Weston-Super- Mare, describes their Lads ‘n’ Dads reading scheme.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - English for real men
By using ‘boy-friendly’ reading material, male role models, and the allure of food, Hornsea School was able to run a fantastically successful reading group involving the lads and their dads.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - The taste of success
Former ‘Reading Champions School of the Year’ winner, Lewannick CP School in Cornwall, tell us what they did to make their Reading Champions project so special.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - Calling all boys
St Peter's Primary School sets up reading projects to change boys' negative attitude towards reading for pleasure. Tags: boys, pupils' attitudes to reading
Posted by Hannah MacLellan
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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
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Download The Broadway Boys' Book club, Sunderland
Using volunteers from the community to get the boys reading
Posted by Nick Batty
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22Feb2008Dads Matter at Cooper's Lane Primary School
Dads working to get the boys reading in Lewisham
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Cumbrian libraries and their 'Dads, lads and robotics' scheme
A library scheme to involve boys and dads
Posted by Nick Batty
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