Ways to promote pupils’ independent reading in school

Ways to promote wider reading in school

·        Recommended reading lists

·        Chatterbox groups

·        Display in library or classrooms

·        Topic loans include fiction, magazines etc

·        Top 10 list in subject

·        Get caught reading displays

·        INSET day session in library

·        Coffee morning and cake for staff to see stock on non-pupil day

·        Timetabled library slots for each class or year group

·        Induction sessions for all new staff

·        More input from teachers to the library

Remember  - reading does not HAVE to lead to a writing task.

Ways to involve parents and the wider community in reading

·        Newsletter article

·        Open evenings with parents

·        Parent helpers

·        Sponsorship parent/child  (Readathon)

·        Book fairs

·        Book buddies

·        Displays & book lists for Y6 transition

·        Encourage parents to borrow

·        Link with local bookshops

·        Link with local library

·        Ask pupils to ask parents what was/is their favourite book  - display

·        Invite reviews from parents

·        Scholastic book club purchases