Why Virtual Approval Sets Are Changing the Way Schools Choose Books If you’ve ever spent an afternoon unpacking a physical approval box—sorting through titles, checking levels, making piles for “yes”, “maybe”, and “not this time”—you’ll know the process is equal parts exciting and time‑consuming. There’s something lovely about holding the books in your hands, but …
📚 Going All In: How the National Year of Reading 2026 Can Transform School Reading Culture Reading has always been one of the simplest, most powerful tools we have for shaping young lives — yet in recent years, it’s slipped into the background for many children. That’s why 2026, the official National Year of Reading, …
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In an era dominated by screens, fostering a love for books in children is more important than ever. Reading for pleasure—choosing to read for enjoyment—has been linked to improved literacy, enhanced creativity, and emotional well-being. In schools, promoting this habit is essential in shaping lifelong readers. Why Reading for Pleasure Matters Research from the National …
Many primary schools use book bands for age groups to help easily identify both fiction and non-fiction books for specific reading ability. As well as being beneficial for teachers, it is also good for the pupils as it means they have free choice to independently choose a book they want to read from the specific …