School Network Programme
We want every child to read. This programme is designed to build on the foundations of the Your Story Corner initiative by providing sustainable ongoing support to schools.
Free literacy resources and support for your school
Available to previous Your Story Corner Programme schools that meet our eligibility criteria, the School Network Programme is here to help schools who need our support.
Your journey with Bookmark does not stop after our Your Story Corner Programme comes to an end. We want to continue the improvement of whole-school reading cultures. Becoming a part of our School Network Programme means these partner schools receive £1,000 worth of literacy resources per year. Access to resources and training is also available plus networking opportunities for teachers to collaborate and share best practice.
In return, schools will provide impact data.
We received our books yesterday, I just wanted to say a massive thank you. These books will be cherished and loved. The covers are so bright and engaging, I can't wait to show the children. Once again, thank you so much for what you do, for schools like ourselves. It is very much appreciated.
What’s included?
- 2 Bookmark ‘Rocket Packs’ – book bundles worth £150 each, including accompanying inspiration booklets for lesson plans
- A subscription to our in-house magazine, The Story Corner, for three terms
- 100 copies of our in-house graphic novel magazine
- Access to support including webinars and CPD materials via our Learning Management Platform, 360Learning
- Termly networking events with other Bookmark Partner Schools
- A copy of Teresa Cremin’s new book Reading and Writing for Pleasure
- Access to family engagement resources such as Kahoot! – an online quiz platform
- Half-termly Bookmark “Chapter” newsletters
Who is eligible?
Our criteria are designed to help us prioritise support for schools with the highest level of need. At present, this includes schools with Pupil Premium and Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) figures above the national average, along with Key Stage 2 reading attainment below the national average in 2 out of the last 3 years.
For more information or to find out if your school is eligible, please contact school@bookmarkreading.org.
Press coverage
BBC Birmingham: Primary schools across Birmingham are being offered support packages worth a total of £97,000 to help children who struggle to read.
Our School Network Programme has been featured by BBC Birmingham. Our latest programme plans to deliver £238,000 book packs to 119 city schools.
Lincolnshire Today: Lincolnshire schools get funding boost from Bookmark Reading Charity.
Our programme has been featured in Lincolnshire today. More schools in Lincolnshire will get the chance to boost their child reading programmes with the offer of a potential £1,000 for new books and resources.
Schools boost their libraries with the School Network Programme
Schools in Birmingham and Lincolnshire will get the chance to boost their libraries over the next year with £1000 worth of resources from Bookmark.
Find out more about our programmes
We partner with schools to develop a whole-school reading culture and provide one-to-one reading support.
