Boost outcomes

Leave this session with a clear understanding of  the importance of reading for pleasure to all aspects of learning.

Improve wellbeing

Discover practical ideas for  nurturing a love of reading in the primary classroom.

Improve life chances

Uncover strategies which will foster lifelong readers and make a real difference to pupils' future success.

About the Course

This training is aimed at all Primary teachers, Headteachers and English Leaders. We know from current research that children who read for pleasure perform better in all subjects. Reading for pleasure also builds empathy, improves wellbeing and has a dramatic impact on life outcomes. Discover practical strategies for developing reading for pleasure in your school! 

What do schools say about this training?

“Thank you for the Reading for Pleasure’ course last week. We enjoyed it immensely and were very impressed by the content you managed to squeeze into the hour, which was delivered with such energy and enthusiasm! Many thanks for the amazing work you are doing, which has really helped us to feel part of a community of teachers all combined in a common cause.” Caroline Bradley, Teacher, The English National Programme, France “I have been teaching for 7 years and yours was the reading training that has inspired me the most so thank you!” Hannah Harris, Twinkle Digest

Meet Your Expert Trainer

I'm Tre Christopher - co-founder of Dandelion Learning.  I am passionate about the power of developing reading for pleasure in the primary classroom. I know from personal experience as well as from research that reading for pleasure build empathy and promotes wellbeing - two of the essential components of primary education in today's climate. Join me to find out how you can foster a love of reading in your school!

Foster a love of reading!

Want a tried and tested, practical ideas for developing reading for pleasure? Watch Developing Reading for Pleasure now!