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Reading for pleasure

Not only does reading for pleasure improve children’s well-being, but it can be directly linked to children’s success at school and beyond. Get tips and book recommendations to encourage your child to read more.

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Reading for pleasure: Ten ideas to inspire your child to read more

Reading for pleasure is so important in developing vocabulary. Use these ideas to inspire your child to keep on reading as they get older.

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Top tips from parents on sharing stories at home

Sharing stories with your child is a wonderful way to take them to new worlds, to share the pleasure of reading, and positively impact their educational outcomes.

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Reluctant readers

From ‘thinking outside the bookbag’ to reading for a purpose, children’s author and mum of three Isabel Thomas shares some great advice on helping reluctant readers get excited about books.

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Five ways to encourage reluctant readers

From 'thinking outside the bookbag' to reading for a purpose, Isabel Thomas shares some great advice on helping reluctant readers get excited about books. Read more >

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Reading: Age 7–8 (Year 3)

Children in Year 3 will hopefully be on the way to becoming a confident, independent readers. Find out how you can support their reading development at home.

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Your local library – a forgotten treasure trove

Guest blogger and primary school librarian Clare Turner gives her top five reasons why you should visit the library with your child.

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Great books to get boys reading

John Dougherty shares his top picks for books to encourage and inspire your son to read.

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Reading

Advice on helping your child to read. Simple ideas, top tips, activities and games to use at home. Expert advice on phonics and helping struggling readers

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Oxford Reading Tree & Levels: parent guide

A parent guide to Oxford Reading Tree and Biff, Chip and Kipper. Use our reading level chart to discover what reading levels and book bands mean, and find out your child's reading level.

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Reading: Age 9–10 (Year 5)

In Year 5, your child will be encouraged to read widely. Find out how to encourage them at home as they discover different types of language and writing.

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Establishing a reading habit for the summer holidays and beyond

There are so many reasons to read with your children, this summer holiday and beyond. Read Mary Hamley's tips on how to encourage a daily reading habit.

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Getting ready for reading at nursery

Early reading specialist Emily Guille-Marrett shares her top tips to get your child ready to start reading. Read more >

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Reading: Age 8–9 (Year 4)

In Year 4, your child will be developing into an increasingly fluent reader. The focus will now be on building comprehension. Find out how to help them at home.

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Diversifying your child’s reading

Diversifying the children’s book industry and what our children are reading is a much talked about topic. Many people want to make a difference, but with so much information available, it can be difficult to know where to start.

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