ABC to read
Reading support
Trained reading volunteers come into Berkshire schools to work with up to 3 children for half an hour each on their reading skills.
££
KS1, KS2
ARCh Reading Mentors
Reading support
Trained volunteer reading mentors provide one-to-one reading support to primary pupils in Oxfordshire.
££
KS1, KS2
Badger Learning
Books, ebooks and audiobooks, School book supplier or specialist publisher
Educational book supplier specialising in books to engage reluctant or struggling readers, reading schemes and book band collections.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Blue Peter Book Club
Book club
A monthly book club featuring titles for pupils aged 7-11.
£
KS1, KS2
Bookmark
Reading support
Trained volunteers provide online reading support for pupils in Years 1-4, with a focus on boosting enjoyment and confidence in reading as well as attainment.
£
KS1, KS2
BooksForTopics
Booklists and book reviews
Recommended booklists for specific topics as well as Reading for Pleasure.
Free
KS1, KS2
Bookzilla Reading App
Online learning and apps
A free reading app designed to encourage pupils in upper primary and lower secondary schools to read for pleasure.
Free
KS2, KS3
Catch Up® Literacy
Catch-up intervention, CPD course
A reading intervention programme for struggling readers aged 6-14.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
Chapter One - Online Reading Volunteers
Reading support
An online reading programme that matches trained volunteers from business with struggling readers in KS1 who need 1:1 reading support and practice.
Free
KS1
CLPE: CPD Training
CPD course
A programme of CPD training for primary teachers that covers planning and progression as well as specific areas of the literacy curriculum.
£
KS1, KS2
Cocoa Magazines
Newspapers, magazines and comics
Bi-monthly magazines dedicated to reflecting the interests and culture of young Black boys and girls.
£
KS2
Coram Beanstalk Reading Helpers
Reading support
One-to-one reading support for children aged 3-11 from trained and vetted volunteers.
££
KS1, KS2
Corebooks
Booklists and book reviews
Corebooks is a free resource that helps primary schools choose the best children's books for their school or classroom libraries.
Free
KS1, KS2
Fiction Express
Online learning and apps
A platform that engages primary pupils with reading through the co-creation of online stories with professional children’s authors.
£
KS1, KS2
First News
Newspapers, magazines and comics, Online learning and apps
A weekly newspaper and associated literacy resources created for children between the ages of seven and fourteen.
£
KS2, KS3
HfL Education: CPD Training
CPD course
A programme of CPD training to support the literacy curriculum in EYFS, primary and secondary settings.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Laugh Out Loud Book Awards
Book awards
An annual award for the funniest children's books voted for by young people. The shortlists are announced in June.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Learning with Parents: Digital Reading Log
Parental engagement, Planning, progression and assessment
A digital reading log that allows teachers and parents to share audio clips of children reading to track progress and increase parental engagement.
££
KS1, KS2
Literacy and Reading Labs
Catch-up intervention
Literacy intervention programmes aimed at disadvantaged KS1 and KS2 pupils in London and Manchester.
££
KS1, KS2
Literacy Pirates
Catch-up intervention
After-school programme aimed at developing core reading and writing skills for pupils aged 9-13 who are at risk of underachieving.
££
KS2, KS3
Literacy Volunteers
Reading support
Trained volunteers provide one-to-one reading and communication support for primary pupils in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
££
KS1, KS2
National Geographic Kids
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A general interest magazine with a focus on animals, the environment and nature.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Parent Helper Training
Reading support
Training course for groups of school volunteers to help them deliver successful reading support to primary school pupils in Berkshire.
££
KS1, KS2
