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 environment case studies:

• Download Case study - Relax and read

  Students at Lipson Community College in Plymouth have been learning how to relax, focus and read for pleasure, with great success. Tags: reading events

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - A very important date

  Richard Rose Morton Academy in Cumbria talk about their fun "Reading Wonderland" event.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - A cross-curricular approach

  Debbie Myers, head teacher of the Junior Department at La Sagesse School in Newcastle upon Tyne, explains how she implemented a cross-curricular programme to increase pupils’ abilities in both science and literacy. Tags: cross-curricular links

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Mile Oak Primary

  Mile Oak Primary in Brighton were the winners of the Reading Connects primary school of the year 2007-08.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - A library that rules the school

  Broke Hall Primary School, Ipswich, describe how their welcoming and accessible library environment has turned children into confident, independent library users. Tags: the school librarian

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan