We want every child to read. We improve children’s literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools in disadvantaged communities 📚
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⏰ Just 1 week left!
Give your early years pupils a reading-ready start with our Story Starter Programme. Eligible schools get free packs: books, The Story Corner Magazine, storytelling activities & family resources.
Apply by 31 Oct: bookmarkreading.org/ssp
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🚨 Primary schools: only until THIS FRIDAY to apply for over £2,000 worth of books and reading resources.
Eligible state-funded primary schools in Liverpool and Cheshire (East, West & Chester, Halton and Warrington) can apply now!
🔗 bookmarkreading.org/schools/…
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Imagine never owning your own book. For many children, that’s reality.
Our Story Starter Programme gave 3,970 children their own book last year - 97% of teachers saw more reading, 100% saw families get involved.
Register by 31 Oct: bookmarkreading.org/ssp
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Yesterday was #NationalPoetryDay, and we loved celebrating with @johnstainersch1 📚✨
Pupils delighted their families by sharing poems in a whole-school assembly, and poet @nealzetterpoet had the entire school laughing, listening and joining in as he performed his work.
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📚 Applications are OPEN for our Story Starter Programme!
Help your Reception pupils spark a love of reading from day one. Eligible schools get free packs for ages 4-5, with books, activities & family resources.
Register by 31 Oct: bookmarkreading.org/ssp
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⏰Only 1 week left! Join our School Network Programme and access up to £1,000 of literacy resources and teacher training each year, plus books, CPD, networking opportunities and family engagement support.
Apply by 30 Sept 👉 bit.ly/4wJH382
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Too many children are missing out on the joy of reading.
Our @TeacherTapp research found that 69% of teachers in the most deprived schools struggle with reading engagement, compared with 41% in the most affluent schools.
Just 10 minutes of reading a day can help change that.
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🚀 Our latest Rocket Pack is here! Stories to Save the Planet, curated by author @missfelicityq is packed with wildlife-inspired stories to spark curiosity, empathy and a love of reading.
Perfect for supporting #ReadingForPleasure in primary schools ➡️ ow.ly/MTbT50ZPafM
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📚 Want to create a more diverse and inclusive library at home or in school?
Knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. In this video, @TolaOkogwu shares practical tips on how to build a book collection that reflects the children you support.
#BookmarkReading #DiverseBooks
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📚 Could your primary school benefit from up to £1,000 worth of literacy resources every year? Our School Network Programme also provides teacher training and ongoing support to help build a thriving reading culture.
Apply by 30 Sept👉 bit.ly/4wJH382
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75% of pupils met the expected reading standard in 2026 (unchanged from 2025) - but 1 in 4 still didn’t.
For disadvantaged pupils, only 63% met the standard vs 81% of peers. The gap is widening.
Every child deserves the chance to read well. Read more: explore-education-statistics…
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85% of teachers in deprived schools say lack of parental support for reading is a challenge vs 60% in affluent schools.
Barriers at home mean fewer chances for children to read and grow.
Learn more: bookmarkreading.org/news/ear…
ALT Graphic showing research findings on parental engagement and literacy. The image highlights that 85% of teachers in the most deprived schools say lack of parental support is a challenge, compared with 60% in the most affluent schools.
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Back to school shouldn't mean starting behind 📚
Our latest survey with @TeacherTapp found that 57% of teachers report a lack of engagement with reading as a barrier to children's literacy development, up from 50% in 2023.
Reading for pleasure matters more than ever.
ALT Bar chart showing the percentage of teachers reporting lack of engagement with reading as a barrier. The figure rises from 50% in 2023 to 57% in 2026, highlighting growing concerns about children's reading engagement and literacy readiness.
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Teachers in our partner schools are seeing more children arrive in Reception without the language skills they need to thrive. Without them, children risk starting school already behind.
Learn more in our blog ➡️ bookmarkreading.org/news/ear…
ALT Graphic featuring the statistic: "80% of children are entering Reception with significant gaps in early language skills." The graphic highlights concerns about school readiness and early literacy development.
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Our new research with @TeacherTapp found a stark gap between England's most deprived and most affluent schools.
Read more in our latest blog ➡️ bookmarkreading.org/news/ear…
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📚 Applications are OPEN for our School Network Programme! Eligible primary schools can receive up to £1,000 worth of books, literacy resources and teacher training each year.
Apply by 30 Sept 👉 bit.ly/4wJH382
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Need summer reading tips for children before the new school year starts? 📚
Author @TolaOkogwu shares simple, practical ways to keep reading part of family life during the final weeks of the holidays.
What has helped your family keep reading this summer?
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Just 10 minutes of reading a day can make a real difference - richer vocabulary, greater confidence, stronger focus, and a smoother start to the new school year.
How will you make reading part of your summer routine?
#BookmarkReading #SummerSlide
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Our CEO, Frankie, shared on @BBCRadioLondon simple reading moments can help reduce the summer slide. Celebrate small wins and focus on progress, not perfection! What reading moments has your family enjoyed?
#BookmarkReading #SummerSlide
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Looking for the best children's books to read this summer? 📚☀️
Whether your child loves adventure, mystery or laugh-out-loud stories, there's something on this list for every reader.
Explore our top summer reading recommendations: 🔗 bookmarkreading.org/news/10-…
ALT A collection of children's books recommended for summer reading. The image highlights book suggestions designed to keep children engaged in reading throughout the summer holidays.
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