Case studies

See below for examples of the great work taking place in schools all over the country.

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Speaking and listening case studies:

• Download Case study - Reading with the big boys

  Brewood CofE Middle School in Stafford develop innovative Reading Champions buddying project where Year 8 boys support primary pupils.

  Posted by Susie Musgrove

• Download Case study - Building bridges

  Students at All Saints Catholic College in Cheshire capture teachers' thoughts about books on film.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Talking Trailers

  Regents Park Community Primary in Birmingham explains how they are linking picture books and film to get pupils reading. Tags: pupils' attitude to reading, cross curricular links

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Candlelit cafe sparks inspiration

  Hagley Park Sports College in Staffordshire created a popular Poetry Café to inspire children and staff to read and write poems. Tags: pupils' attitude to reading, reading groups

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Southwark book award

  Laura Taylor, librarian at the City of London Academy, tells us about the Southwark Book Award to promote enjoyment in reading and extend reading choice. Tags: reading event

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• 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

• 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 - Book speed-dating

  Ripon Grammar School's speed-dating activity is proving a great way to get teens and adults excited about discussing books. Tags: peer-to-peer recommendation, reading events, family involvement

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - At the top of their game

  Irfan Master, project manager for Reading The Game, tells us about an exciting project involving football clubs, schools and libraries. Tags: boys, involving the community

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• 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