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.
Reluctant readers case studies:
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Download Case study - Wrestlers inspire a bout of superstar reading
A piece focusing on the WWE WrestleMania competition for boys and girls in Reading Champions schools.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - Join the club!
Rowena White describes the Reading Champions club at Fulford Secondary School, York.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - The ‘Fantasy Football’, ‘Lads and Dads’ and ‘Playing for Success’ projects
The ‘Fantasy Football’, ‘Lads and Dads’ and ‘Playing for Success’ projects are three schemes built around football that have been used successfully in Staffordshire
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - Boys and dads reading at Ripon Grammar School
Anne-Marie Tarter tells us how the Reading Champions scheme has been run at Ripon Grammar School, North Yorkshire.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - Writers in residence
Bishop Challoner secondary school, Tower Hamlets, describes how their writing workshops inspired students to get creative. Tags: reading events, involving the community
Posted by Hannah MacLellan
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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 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
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Download Case study - St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Gateshead
A project involving cricketer Graham Onions as a reading role model.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - The Essex boys
Getting the boys reading in a secondary school.
Posted by Nick Batty
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