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.

• Download Case study - Books are in at the inn

  Linda Bromyard from Bishop Perowne Church of England College talks about her Authors' fayre in Perdiswell pub, Worcester, which allowed readers to meet the writers.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Cooking up a storm

  Lucy Giffen, a childminder from South Croydon, explains how she linked making pesto with language development.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Eight rhyme challenge

  Alyson Bryant, Early Years Development Librarian from Dudley library explains how a “rhyme challenge” for children in early years settings provided a fun way to help children learn the essential skill of rhyming.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Top of the game

  Elizabeth Jackson, Literacy Coordinator at Audenshaw Primary School explains how their "Top Trumps Tournament" has raised the profile of the library and given pupils a chance to practise their communication skills.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Championing the way

  Boys from Meadows Primary School and Nursery in Telford tell us why they love being Reading Champions.

  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 - Boosting skills and confidence

  King Richard School in Portsmouth are working wonders with their functional skills sessions for the students in year seven who are in the bottom set in English.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - The Hungry Caterpillar takes centre stage

  Suffolk local authority support parents and young children through theatre. Claire Bates explains.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Before storytelling begins

  The Children’s Centre at the Mall in Luton is making storytelling more accessible and fun through 'pre-story' multisensory activities.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan

• Download Case study - Starry, starry night

  UStars playgroup, Sandwell create their own "In the Night Garden" themed activities and explore communication development and storytelling.

  Posted by Hannah MacLellan