Why is reading for pleasure important?

Reading for pleasure is an incredibly important part of a child’s cognitive and social development. It can be done together with adults to give learners a sense of security, confidence and happiness. Reading can also help learners to relax, which is extremely important in today’s busy world. There are few things as powerful as devoting […]
Why Should You Be Encouraging Children To Read At Home?

If you’re looking to support your learners with reading more, check out Reading Hub for support, resources and tips! Do you remember how it feels to grab a great book and read it at home? Curling up in bed with a cup of tea and losing yourself in another world for a few hours. Or […]
Developing The Love Of Reading: International Children’s Book Day

You can find all of the recommended books on our solution for reading software, Reading Hub. On or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to develop the love of reading and to call attention to children’s books. This important day was first observed in 1967 and has […]
5 Wonderful Books About Kindness

Sunday 15th May marks National Children’s Day UK. It celebrates the importance of a healthy childhood, and how we need to protect the rights and freedoms of children and young people. This year they’re exploring how we need to create a kinder world, what makes people unkind and how everyone can choose to be kind. […]
SATs Survival Tips: How to Remain Calm and Focused

SATs week is here! For some, this is a time of great excitement and anticipation. For others (like myself), it’s a time of pure terror. Don’t worry, though – I’m here to help! I’ll be sharing some tips on how to remain calm and focused during SATs week and ensure you help your learners thrive! […]