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Teachers and schools

  1. A book stand at a primary school.
    Teachers and schools
    How secondary school teachers can use the National Year of Reading to inspire key stage 3 students

    Discover practical National Year of Reading ideas for KS3 students, including assemblies, tutor time activities, reading displays and low-pressure ways to promote reading for pleasure across your school.

    Sophie McNeill
  2. Schoolchildren learning at school.
    Teachers and schools
    Key Stage 3 teacher tips: How to challenge confident readers

    Support confident KS3 readers with strategies that go beyond surface-level challenge. This article explores how to deepen thinking, expand reading choices, and maintain motivation and engagement.

    Sophie McNeill
  3. Illustration of sea serpents attacking a ship.
    Teachers and schools
    Graphic Novels, Audiobooks and TikTok: What 'reading' looks like for Key Stage 3 students today

    Discover how graphic novels, audiobooks and platforms like TikTok can help build an inclusive reading culture at KS3 and engage reluctant readers.

    Sophie McNeill
  4. Two school students reading a book with an Independent Usborne Partner
    Teachers and schools
    5-Minute reading wins for KS3 Secondary Teachers: Easy ways to build reading into every subject lesson

    Explore eight quick, practical reading strategies that can be embedded into any KS3 lesson to improve literacy, vocabulary and student confidence.

    Sophie McNeill
  5. Two school children reading a fiction book.
    Teachers and schools
    Why do students stop reading at Key Stage 3 and what can teachers do about it?

    Explore the reasons students disengage from reading at Key Stage 3 and discover practical, classroom-friendly strategies teachers can use to rebuild reading confidence and enjoyment.

    Sophie McNeill
  6. Battle of the books display surrounded by pictures of the prize winners.
    Teachers and schools
    Let the battle of the books begin!

    Holding a Battle of the Books is a brilliant way to celebrate reading, foster confidence in public speaking, and encourage students to discover new books. Here’s how a school can bring this fun, bookish battle to life.

    Sophie McNeill