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School events and opportunities
We offer lots of fully-funded events and resources that help learning professionals and schools throughout Scotland engage with our programmes.
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You can also find information on all of our learning programmes and how they can support you and your learners in our schools guide.
Ongoing opportunities and support
Reading Schools
Bring the magic of books and reading to your school – become a Reading School this year! The program provides practical resources, friendly support and a variety of accreditation levels designed to help you succeed and celebrate reading for pleasure in your school.
Explore our resources and apply now at readingschools.scot
Live Literature
Through Live Literature part–funded sessions we contribute over half the fees to run in-person and remote author sessions and events.
Apply for Live Literature funding
Stock up on Read Write Count resources
Equip your classroom with free Tangrams, Beastie Battle cards and Shape Shuffle cards from previous Read Write Count Bags.
Please note shipping is not included.
Awards, support and funding
Reading Schools Fund
Applications are for the Reading Schools Fund 2024/25 are now closed.
We are looking to fund projects and purchases that will help your school achieve Reading School accreditation. Grants of up to £500 are available to purchase:
Books or reading materials for your school Furnishings for reading spaces This competitive Fund aims to allocate awards to 40 successful applications.
The Reading Schools Fund is open to all state funded schools and grant-aided specialist provisions in Scotland that are working towards Reading School accreditation. In order to be eligible for funding you must have a submitted and approved action plan, and be actively working towards Reading School accreditation at Core, Silver or Gold level.
Reading Champion Awards
Applications for the Reading Champion Awards are now closed.
Our new Reading Champion Awards want to recognise the reading role models out there whose fantastic work inspires others to read for pleasure.
Is there someone you know who inspires children and teens to get into reading? If so, please nominate them for our brand-new Reading Champion Awards, in association with Browns Books, and they could win £250 worth of new books.
April–June 2025
28 April: Book Discovery: Graphic Novels (Primary)
Join Scottish Book Trust for this Book Discovery session to explore a range of contemporary graphic novels you could introduce when working with children during the BGE years in primary schools.
When: Monday 28 April 4-5pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This session is suitable for education staff working across Early, First and Second levels, student teachers and librarians.
29 April: Creating a Book Trailer Into Film
Book trailers are a great way to support the building of a reading culture in your school and engage pupils with reading in a digital and fun way
When: Tuesday 29 April 4.15-5.30pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This webinar is aimed at learning professionals in primary and secondary settings.
7 May: Reading Schools – Start and Spark: Collaboration
In this session, we will be exploring how to ensure becoming a Reading School is a truly collaborative process.
When: Wednesday 7 May 4.30-5.30pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Our Start and Spark sessions have been created for both those at the start of their Reading Schools journey who are interested in finding out more and those who’ve begun their journey who are looking for top tips and ideas to spark their imagination.
13 May: Shared Practice Event: Sensory Stories
Designed for teachers and support staff working directly with children and young people with additional support needs, this event is also perfect for educators in mainstream settings eager to enhance their teaching toolkit.
When: Tuesday 13 May 4-7.30pm
Where: YOTEL Edinburgh, 68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NA
Don't miss this chance to elevate your professional development!
14 May: Book Discovery: Climate Action (Secondary)
This session will explore the theme of climate activism for young people.
When: Wednesday 14 May 4-5pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This session is suitable for secondary school staff and librarians.
20 May: Vlogging and Vox Pops with Into Film
Using film can be a great way to support the building of a reading culture in your school. Join us for the second of two standalone sessions with Into Film Scotland exploring activities and advice for using film to support your reading for pleasure journey.
When: Tuesday 20 May 4.15-5.30pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This webinar is aimed at learning professionals in primary and secondary settings.
28 May: Shared Practice: Achieved gold? - what next? - how to stay shiny!
Join Scottish Book Trust for a shared practice event, looking at ways for schools to continue their Gold-level Reading Schools journeys after accreditation and how to keep in touch with us during the accreditation period.
When: Wednesday 28 May 4-5.30pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
There will be the opportunity to share ideas and discuss your ongoing reading adventures in an interactive session, with fellow learning professionals and education colleagues.
Register for Shared Practice: Achieved gold? - what next? - how to stay shiny!
29 May: Book Discovery: Scottish Picks (Primary)
Join Scottish Book Trust for this Book Discovery session to explore a range of contemporary Scottish texts you could use when working with children at Early, First and Second Level.
When: Thursday 29 May May 4-5pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This session is suitable for education staff working across Early, First and Second levels, student teachers and librarians.
5 June: Authors Live: Jamie Smart
Join comics sensation Jamie Smart on Authors Live!
When: Thursday 5 June 11–11.40am
Where: BBC Scotland's headquarters in Glasgow
This event is suitable for school ages between P2–P7.
11 June: What is Read Write Count with the First Minister?
Join Scottish Book Trust for this introductory session to Read Write Count with the First Minister.
When: Wednesday 11 June 4-4.45pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This session is suitable for student teachers, teachers beginning their probation year in August and teachers who are new to the P2/P3 stage.
Register for What is Read Write Count with the First Minister?
19 June: Shared Practice: Inspiring Reading for Pleasure in Schools
Join Scottish Book Trust’s 2025 Reading Champions as they share their experiences of inspiring reading for pleasure in schools.
When: Thursday June 19 4-5pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
This webinar is aimed at learning professionals in primary and secondary settings.
Register for Shared Practice: Inspiring Reading for Pleasure in Schools