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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
Reading for Pleasure CPD for Primary Schools Recorded Training (1hr 45mins) Build a culture of reading and transform outcomes for all! Who is this course for? Primary teachers, Headteachers, English Leaders and Reading Leaders who want to strengthen reading culture, raise attainment across the curriculum, and implement evidence-informed practice with confidence. Why Reading for Pleasure Matters - Research consistently shows that children who read for pleasure achieve better in all subjects — not just English. Regular voluntary reading is linked to: - Stronger academic attainment. - Improved vocabulary and language development. - Greater empathy and social understanding. - Enhanced wellbeing and resilience. - More positive long-term life outcomes. What You’ll Learn In this practical and inspiring CPD session, Tre: - Unpicks the latest research on reading for pleasure. - Shares practical, evidence informed strategies to use immediately in the classroom. - Demonstrates how to build sustainable reading habits across a whole school. - Explores recommendations from the Open University’s Teachers as Readers research as well as Dandelion Learning's own examples of practice from successful schools. You will leave with clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately — whether you’re a class teacher or leading English across your school. Course Outcomes By the end of this session, you will: - Understand the research base behind reading for pleasure. - Be confident articulating why reading for pleasure matters in your school. - Have a toolkit of proven strategies to increase engagement in reading. - Know how to develop strong reading communities in your school. - Be able to embed sustainable, long-term change. If your school is focused on raising standards, closing gaps, and improving pupil wellbeing, developing a culture of reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful, cost-effective strategies available. Ready to transform reading in your school? Join us and start building a culture where every child chooses to read.
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, 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
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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!
Are you looking for tried and tested, practical ideas for developing reading for pleasure? Watch Developing Reading for Pleasure now! Free Recorded Training!