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178 million words read at Ely St Marys CE Junior School!
Ely St Marys CE Junior School has been using Accelerated Reader and Star Reading since 2010 to support the school’s reading development strategy. In February 2023, we discovered that the Ely St Marys CE Junior School pupils had read more than 178 million words throughout the 21/22 academic year. Following… Read More
World Book Day: How was it for you?
Written by Sharan Kaur, Librarian at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Our day for celebrating books, authors, writing and reading was once again a roaring success. A huge thank goes to our World Book Day team of volunteers for helping to prep and run the various stations. In place of a… Read More
Dive into a Summer of Reading and Defeat the Summer Slide
As the summer break approaches, children eagerly anticipate the freedom from school routines and homework. While they need to unwind and recharge, research has shown that reading skills often decline during this period. This phenomenon, known as the “summer slide,” can impact a child’s educational progress. To combat this, it’s… Read More
Children’s Books about Self-Love
This month our team has chosen to shine a light on some books that teach children about self-love. In a time where judgement and bullying are omnipresent, it is more important than ever to teach children about self-love and self-acceptance. Everyone is special in their own… Read More
7 Great Children’s Books About the Roma and Traveller Communities
To bring more awareness of and representation to the Roma and Traveller communities, the Content Team has put together a list of some great books written by and featuring characters from these communities. According to a recent study, people from the Roma and Traveller communities often… Read More
Children’s Books About Women In STEM
This month our team wants to bring you closer to some of our favourite titles about women in STEM. We’ve chosen a mixture of both fiction and non-fiction titles to provide something for any interest and reading level. This topic is not only… Read More
Improving Pupil Outcomes in Reading and Maths at The Raglan Schools with Assessment Insights and Personalised Practice
As Headteacher Martin Kelsey explains, there has always been a focus at The Raglan Schools in North London on using the best available technology alongside a robust curriculum to improve pupil outcomes: “We want all our pupils to aim high and demonstrate the… Read More
10 Great Children’s Books That Put a Spotlight on the LGBTQIA+ Community in TV and Film
In honour of LGBT+ History Month, the Content Team has put together a list of some of our favourite children’s books that showcase the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to TV and film. According to the LGBT+ History Month website, 2023’s #BehindTheLens theme “celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution… Read More
Children’s Books About Adoption and Fostering
As we begin this new year, we’d like to take time to highlight some of the books we’ve quizzed about adoption and fostering. Adoptees and children in care often have very unique experiences, and these books do a great job of highlighting them. Check out the… Read More
Inclusive Children’s Books for the Festive Period
Now that we are in December, many schools and families will be decorating and preparing for exciting winter celebrations. This month the team has put together a list of inclusive titles to get readers in the festive mood and also entertain them during the holidays. Check… Read More