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.
Reception case studies:
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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 - Bespoke Story Books
Dolphin School in Hurst, Berkshire teamed up nursery aged children with Year 5 pupils to create their very own story books.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Pyjama party
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School combined storytelling, pyjamas, and snacks for a great family event.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - St Michaels' Book Group
St Michael’s Nursery and Infant School in Norfolk set up a book club to help children love stories and enjoy being readers.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Give me 10
Uphall Primary School and Nursery explain how they were able to encourage parents to spend ten minutes per day reading to their children.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Family Fun packs in Knowsley
Family Fun packs were successfully introduced into nursery classes in Knowsley in 2005 and are still being used.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Reading Cafe
Fran Welsh, a primary school teacher from London, tells more about the reading cafe set up to encourage parental involvement.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - Reading group cafe
Androulla Charalambous describes how the first cafe reading group in London was realised.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - The Question Game
Clio Whittaker, a freelance family learning tutor who works with schools and families in the London area, has developed a game to encourage parents and children to talk about books.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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Download Case study - World Book Day fancy dress
Chesterton School in Battersea, London celebrated World Book Day across the whole school.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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