Reading Champions

Reading Champions is a unique way for both primary and secondary schools to get more of their boys enjoying reading.

In 2009, Government figures once again showed that boys' performance was lower than girls in all literacy-related tasks and tests in England for all age groups. Boys read less than girls and their attitudes to reading are less positive than girls. The Reading Champions initiative was developed in response to the continuing national concern about boys' and men's underachievement. It was launched nationwide in May 2005. View more

Join Reading Champions
Reading Champions is free for schools and settings to join. Once you have joined you will be sent the Reading Champions toolkit.
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Nominate Reading Champions
Click here to nominate Reading Champions so that they receive their badges and certificates.
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Getting started
If you're new to the project or if you've just signed up, find out how to use Reading Champions to get your boys reading.
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Dads
Our model offers opportunities to engage dads in their children's reading.
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