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.
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Download Case study - Real men read in Hertfordshire
Reading Champions scheme in a secondary school focusing on the masculine nature of reading through competition, wall displays etc.
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - A reading club for boys of all ages
Boys reading project in Essex
Posted by Nick Batty
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Download Case study - Reading Rockets launch at Millfield
Millfield First and Nursery School in Hertfordshire wanted to inspire their school community to read more, through a rich and varied programme of reading activity. Their Reading Rockets group emerged, made up of pupils, staff and parents.
Posted by Hannah MacLellan
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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 - Park Primary School’s Family Library
Read more about how a primary school created their own family library.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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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
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Download Case study - The Daylesford Reading Club
A dads and boys reading club in primary school in Brimingham.
Posted by Nick Batty
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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 - 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 - Northamptonshire Portage Service
The Portage Service in Northamptonshire promotes the love of books with pre-school children who have additional needs.
Posted by Lucy Hawkins
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