Case studies

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

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• Download Case study - Family Challenge

  The families of some of the pupils at Alderman Swindell School in Norfolk take on the challenge of writing their own book.

  Posted by Susie Musgrove

• 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 - The “write” way to motivate your students

  Staff and students at Bishop Perowne College discover their “inner author” through contributing to a college book.

  Posted by Susie Musgrove

• Download Case study - Storytime Sessions

  Marsham Street Children’s Centre in London have been encouraging family involvement in reading activities through the introduction of Storytime Sessions.

  Posted by Susie Musgrove

• Download Case study - Premier League Challenge

  Football is used to incentivise students to read for fun at Lodge Park Technology College, Northamptonshire.

  Posted by Susie Musgrove

• Download Case study - Reading Champions School of the Year 2009/10 is Ambleside Primary School!

  Ambleside Primary School, Nottingham, were the deserved winners of the Reading Champions School of the Year competition 2009/10. Find out why they have won this award!

  Posted by Sarah Zoysa

• Download Case study - Reading Connects School of the Year 2009/10 is Don Valley School!

  Don Valley School and Performing Arts College were the deserved winners of the Reading Connects School of the Year Competition 2009/10. Read their case study to find out why they have received this award!

  Posted by Sarah Zoysa

• Download Case study - Acting it out

  East Community Preschool in Peterborough uses Goldilocks as the centre piece for drama activities.

  Posted by Sarah Zoysa

• Download Case study - Pupils learn the art of storytelling

  Ledbury Primary School pupils go to Herefordshire Council’s Children’s Centre to put their storytelling skills into practice.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Spreading the word

  Caroyln Lee, freelance early years consultant from Harrow, talks about her Early Reading Connects model she has been cascading to early years settings in Harrow.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan