Primary Book Review 22-23

With reading for pleasure a priority for many schools, this series of meetings is an opportunity to hear about and share high quality book recommendations for use in primary schools.  Within each session teachers will have an opportunity to hear about new and upcoming books; learn about useful links and places to find book recommendations and share their own ideas!  Each session will finish with an optional ‘book club’ where we can discuss a novel and a picture book that we have all read.   

Suitable for:  Literacy coordinators, Reading leads, staff who oversee a library, any teacher who is enthusiastic about books or wishes to improve their knowledge of books for children. 

The beliefs, knowledge, understanding and/or teaching practices this programme aims to address:  

• Reading for pleasure is essential for children to maximise progress as readers and within further education 
• Teacher knowledge of books is essential to support pupils as readers 

Intended Impact on practice: 

• Raised awareness of current children’s literature to support learning 
• Raise awareness about reading for pleasure within schools 
• Improve staff capacity to recommend books to pupils and other members of staff 

Intended improvement and/or evaluation of impact for pupils, including those with SEND and/or disadvantaged backgrounds: 

• Increased and improved opportunities to read for pleasure 
• Better text selection and knowledgeable adults to recommend books that suit children 
• Support for representation in texts of all backgrounds within the school setting