Literacy partner for primary schools

discover how we can support your school

Volunteer-led reading programme

One-to-one reading intervention for children in Years 1-5

Grants for schools

We provide grants to promote whole school reading cultures

Free reading resource book packs

Discover if your school is eligible for our free book packs worth up to £2,000

free online reading resources for teachers

Resources and activities to inspire your lessons

The Story Corner magazine

Packed full of stories, activities and games so that children can continue to enjoy reading over their break

School packages

Discover the benefits of becoming a Bookmark partner school



Our work with schools

 

Volunteer-led reading programme

  • Dedicated school help desk 

  • Online school training on the Bookmark reading programme 

  • School drop-in sessions on the Bookmark reading programme 

  • Dedicated account management 

  • Termly check-ins with your School Relationship Manager

  • Annual account management meeting 

  • Access to our impact report  


High quality, diverse reading materials

  • Subscription to termly magazine, The Story Corner, for children to take home (up to 200 copies per term) 

  • The Bookmark Book Rocket Pack: termly curated, high quality library pack with accompanying lesson resources, worth £150 per term 

  • Book Bundles for various calendar events 

  • Scrapbooks to present work around reading for pleasure 

  • Comic Book Club – session plans and resources provided as well as 40 graphic novels to use, worth £650 


teacher CPD/training

  • Webinars and workshops for teachers and educators 

  • Training for teachers  - Exploring the theory and practical elements of developing reading for pleasure, co-hosted by Teresa Cremin

  • Reading Teachers: Nurturing Reading for Pleasure by Teresa Cremin book provided to each partner school 

  • Annual grants to promote whole school reading culture and CPD 


parent and family engagement

  • The Story Corner magazine – a termly magazine sent home over the holidays, with top tips for parents on how to encourage children to enjoy reading 

  • Webinars and workshops for parents exploring ideas on how to foster a love of reading 

  • Scrapbooks for schools to creatively share children’s work around reading 

  • Comic Book Club to engage resultant readers, with the opportunity for parents to attend a sharing session 

  • Information for schools to share with parents on developing a love of reading