Why take part?
The Summer Reading Challenge can help primary schools avoid the "summer holiday dip" in pupils' reading motivation and attainment, widen pupils' reading range and repertoire and boost their desire to read at home, as shown by research carried out by the UK Literacy Association (UKLA).
Click here to see key findings from the research or the full report.
[The Summer Reading Challenge] definitely made a difference! Uptake of pupils visiting the library this summer has doubled. Children really keen and enthusiastic. This in turn impacts on their willingness to read and improve their skills.
Head Teacher, Leicestershire
