What is Reading Schools?
Watch our introductory video and share with your colleagues for a quick overview of the programme – the theory behind it, how it works and how to get started.
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Reading Schools offers three accreditation levels designed to champion your efforts as you build and sustain a reading culture. The programme is brought to you by Scottish Book Trust.
Why become a Reading School?
Research proves that reading for pleasure supports equity and wellbeing, impacts learners' attainment, and encourages critical thinking, creativity, empathy and resilience.
Through Reading Schools, you can access practical resources and friendly support to help build your reading culture and connect with hundreds of schools across Scotland who have already seen transformational changes to their settings, staff and learner.
Resources
Get the resources and support you need to promote reading in your school or community.
Recent resources
Getting started with our website and resources
A webinar short video providing an overview of the Reading Schools website, focussing on the main features and general navigation.
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Webinar: Research-informed practice on reading for pleasure
A recording of a live webinar discussing the rich evidence base around reading for pleasure
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Our articles provide case studies, ideas and inspiration to help you build a reading culture in your school.
Recent Articles
Staff development at Barsail Primary School
Barsail Primary School share how their staff developed through research on reading for pleasure and a case study on a group of reluctant readers
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Why you should include Reading Schools in your improvement plans
We not only celebrate the reading initiatives of schools in line with educational guidance, but we can play a crucial role in assisting school reporting, wider improvement planning and implementation.
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