Case studies

Reading Champions case studies

This page gives you access to a mixture of case studies. Some are from Reading Champions projects, others are from general projects aimed at boys or men. There are lots of great ideas within these pages, so happy browsing.

Do you have a Reading Champions case study? If so email readingchampions@literacytrust.org.uk

Early years sector case studies:

• Download Case study - Just Imagine

  The Lawns Nursery School and Children’s Centre set up a resource bank for quality resources that encourage children's language development and writing skills.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Orphaned Lion

  The BabyFather Initiative recount a play that was created to emphasise the importance of identity, sound parenting and community relations.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Dad’s reading challenge

  Barbara Rose Pre-School challenged dads to read a bedtime story with their children.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Lucky Dip

  Sue Mann, a childminder from Colchester, has come up with a special way of choosing which story to read.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Captain Jack Sparrow helps young children find the treasures of reading

  Medway Early Years and Childcare Quality Team raised awareness of the Bookstart initiative with some inspiring pirate-themed events.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - A Winter’s Tale

  First Steps Children’s Centre created a reading and writing project called 'A Winter’s Tale' to promote parental involvement.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Bedtime Wriggly Readers

  Wriggly Reader sessions in Leicestershire libraries provide a chance for babies and toddlers to enjoy rhymes and stories.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Dare to Discover

  Dare to Discover is a short course for fathers and their children based in South Lambeth, which involves visiting places of interest.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Early start

  Chelmsley Wood Children’s Centre in Birmingham explain how they reached out to young parents in sheltered housing.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins

• Download Case study - Family story books

  Over a six week period practitioners worked with parents and their children within Play and Learn groups to make a Family Story Book.

  Posted by Lucy Hawkins