Reading Schools

Reading Schools is currently open to all schools in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Stirling and West Lothian, as well as nominated schools in Perth and Kinross, Angus and Dundee. To register for the programme and find out more please email readingschools@scottishbooktrust.com(this will open in a new window).

About Reading Schools

Reading Schools is an accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities. Research proves that reading for pleasure has positive impacts on learners' attainment across the curriculum, supporting wellbeing, critical thinking, creativity, empathy and resilience.

Reading Schools offers:

• an accreditation for your school, with the option of advancing to silver and gold status
• a framework for improvement mapped to How Good Is Our School? 4(this will open in a new window)
• professional development opportunities for staff
• a way to champion pupil voice
• opportunities for collaboration within and between schools
• pathways to engaging families and the wider community
• resources, training and support from Scottish Book Trust

The Reading Schools framework

The Reading Schools framework details the key areas that are crucial to building and sustaining a whole-school reading culture. Key Areas are mapped against How Good is Our School? 4(this will open in a new window). Under each key area you can see what you need to do to become a Reading School and advance to silver and gold level. If you have any questions about the framework, please get in touch.

Reading Schools CLPL

We will be hosting two CLPL sessions with information about the programme, action planning, accreditation, good practice examples and resources. Each session has been designed for specific pilot schools

West Lothian, Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire

• Monday 14 September 2020 (16:30 – 17:30) Register now(this will open in a new window)

Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross

• Thursday 24 September 2020 (16:30-17:30) Register now(this will open in a new window)

Reading Schools is funded by Scottish Government.