World Book Day unveils 18 new £1/€1.50 books that children can choose for free with a World Book Day book token, as the charity celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2027 World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday 4 March 2027, marking three decades of helping millions of children read for fun Authors Steve Cole,…
Starting July 4th, families will be able to sign up to The Reading Agency’s free 2026 Summer Reading Challenge – the UK’s biggest reading programme for children – delivered in partnership with Universal Music Group UK This year’s Read to the Beat theme blends stories, rhythm, performance and creativity, and includes free library events, celebrity readings and a nationwide creative competition with the…
Experienced SENCo Lynn How introduces practical, evidence-informed activities to support children with SEMH needs A new professional resource for primary educators aims to make emotional regulation more accessible, engaging and practical for children through a cast of relatable characters known as the “Feelings Furballs”. In The Feelings Furballs: Emotional Regulation Activities and Ideas for the…
Across many multi-academy trusts, leaders continue to explore how writing assessment can be interpreted and applied more consistently between schools. Schools may be working from the same assessment frameworks and, of course, the same statutory assessment criteria. However, shared criteria alone do not automatically create shared understanding. Writing assessment depends heavily on professional judgement, and…
Looking to spread a little kindness, the Princess of Wales¹, in a recent visit to Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon, told pupils that “kindness is key,” encouraging them to think about the people, places, and experiences that help them feel secure and connected—telling children that such connections are key to their development and…
A BookTrust programme that has helped 2 million secondary school children to unleash the power of reading for pleasure is being rolled out to primary schools for the first time. Bookbuzz Primary, a new programme of expertly curated books and grab-and-go resources for Key Stage 2, launches this week. It has been developed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity,…
With KS2 SATs fast approaching, teachers are focused on ensuring pupils have the reading fluency, stamina and comprehension skills needed to succeed in the SATs reading paper. DreamBox Reading Plus is an adaptive reading programme that directly supports SATs preparation by developing the core reading skills pupils need to read accurately, efficiently and independently under…
Author Dr Emily Andre is supporting BookTrust’s Christmas appeal, aiming to deliver 18,000 book parcels to disadvantaged children and those in care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Donations to BookTrust will help fund its Christmas campaign, which provides 18,000 families with a surprise festive parcel featuring a carefully selected book, alongside its ongoing…
Children’s enjoyment of reading is at its lowest point in 20 years, with just one in three children choosing to read books for pleasure. National literacy charity, Schoolreaders, is pledging to deliver 1.5 million one-to-one reading sessions in schools across England. It aims to reverse this trend, as the Government kick starts a reading revolution in 2026….
JKP have published their latest set of catalogues, showcasing new books available and coming soon in their Inclusive Teaching and Learning Resources category, as well as their Children’s Books. Handy and helpful for teachers, school staff, librarians, parents and pupils alike, the catalogues contain a range of useful additional features on the books featured,…
With over 200,000 UK primary school children entering secondary education without reading fluency, the nation is facing a literacy emergency. The crisis is especially pronounced among neurodiverse learners, where 1 in 5 students has dyslexia, ADHD, or another learning difference. However, mainstream education remains largely unequipped to meet and support their needs. Tempo Reading is…
Award-winning careers adviser Jenny Booth has launched a new book with the aim of offering a lifeline to families and professionals navigating the journey of career planning for ADHD teens. The book, Career Coaching your ADHD Teen, which launched 8th August, offers practical solutions, heartfelt insight, and hopeful guidance to those supporting neurodivergent young…
A new survey from Explore Learning found that less than 20% of children read for pleasure on the weekend London, 11 August – A new nationwide survey by Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider, has revealed one in five children only read once a month. The data also revealed that just over…
The World of Stories library transformation programme from Puffin and the National Literacy Trust continues to grow with an expanded book donation from 29 publisher partners, along with Yoto audiobook players, to inspire a new generation of readers The programme is part of the Libraries for Primaries campaign, a joint initiative from Penguin and the…
THE TINY TYCOONS CyberMental Dolapo Adeyemi Published 28th May 2025 From Screen Zombies to Digital Superheroes: The Ultimate Guide for Young Creators WARNING: This is NOT another boring “screen time is bad” lecture! (It’s a science-backed approach to healthy technology use that kids really enjoy) Kids aged 8-12 will absolutely love this guide…
“The opportunity to explore culture, discover new places and ways of understanding each other leaps off the pages of these shortlisted titles”. Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO Today the School Library Association (SLA) announces the shortlist titles for the Information Book Award (IBA). This year’s shortlist includes a diverse range of non-fiction books that are sure…
Featuring a variety of unique projects to inspire printmakers of all levels, this is a comprehensive introduction to printmaking. This guide concentrates on printmaking techniques and projects that can be carried out without the need for costly or complicated tools and equipment. Using objects from around your home and garden such as bottle tops, kitchen…
With one in four children leaving primary school below the expected reading standard, a charity providing crucial reading support in schools has expanded its reach to every county in England. Schoolreaders provides one-to-one reading sessions with more than 30,000 children each week, across the nation, connecting volunteers with primary schools. It is facing increased demand for its…
Children’s disability charity, Children Today Charitable Trust, is marking World Book Day on 6th March with an exclusive reading of Danielle Brown’s “Girls Rule” book, read by the two-time gold paralympic gold medallist and author herself. The event is part of the charity’s ‘Reading for Life’ project which aims to spread awareness of disability and…
An expert from Save My Exams, a leading online education platform, has reacted to findings from the National Literacy Trust that just 34% of young people said that they enjoy reading in their free time. The NLT found that reading enjoyment levels have decreased by 8.8% over the past year alone amongst children and…
The LoveReading family exists because reading matters, and books change lives. The leading book recommendation websites which feature an online bookstore with social purpose have so far donated £50,000 to schools. MD Deborah Maclaren, commented: “The LoveReading brand naturally evolved into an online bookstore, but we were keen to make a difference. As well as…
Reading standards for primary school pupils show progress, as 79% of Year 1 pupils and 89% of Year 2 met the expected standard Increase in attainment across maths, reading, writing and science for six-and-seven-year-olds this year compared to 2022 Government remains committed to raising standards in literacy following success in international rankings on literacy…
As World Mental Health Day (10th October) approaches, parents and teachers are being encouraged to sign up to a new book club which will give kids free access to online books and activities to boost their wellbeing. Created by the award-winning parenting website KiddyCharts, the ‘Shelf Care’ book club offers free PDF books, activity…
