Suitable for Teachers

Partnership Schools - FREE

Non-Partnership Schools - £65 per delegate

If delegates fail to attend and no cancellation is made this will incur a £30 charge.

Reading for pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s future success. OECD 2002

Reading for Pleasure is included in the National Curriculum and both The Reading Framework (DfE, 2023) and Telling the Story (Ofsted 2024) note its importance. But what can you do to ensure all children in your school love reading?

On this course we look at practical approaches to establishing a culture of Reading for Pleasure in your school. Find out how to get the most out of your story times, libraries and book stock with the editor of the Scholastic Reading Audit*.

*The Scholastic Reading Audit is a free online audit that helps you assess your school reading provision. It asks you to reflect on how you teach reading, but also what you have in place to ensure that all children in your school love reading. It was written by and is edited by Rachel Clarke the presenter of this course. https://www.scholastic.co.uk/reading-hub/reading-audit/primary

Course Outcomes:

• Establish what is meant by Reading for Pleasure

• Consider the breadth of provision involved in creating a Reading for Pleasure culture

• Undertake practical activities and provide ‘take aways’ to support attendees in creating a Reading for Pleasure culture in their schools.

Practical Approaches to Reading for Pleasure