Please note: the video trailer will be added to this presentation at the end of May 2017 Thank you for promoting and participating in The Summer Reading Challenge, 2017. Please contact your local library staff for more information. The links within this presentation will only work when you are in slide show mode. You will need access to the internet when using this slide show for the links to work.

The Summer Reading Challenge The Summer Reading Challenge The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year in libraries over the summer holidays. Each year the Challenge has a different theme. This year we have teamed up with the UK’s best-selling children’s illustrator, Tony Ross, for ANIMAL AGENTS, the Summer Reading Challenge 2017.

How it works Each child (most are aged 4-11) signs up at their local library Children borrow and read at least SIX library books during the summer, collecting special stickers and rewards along the way Children can read any library books of THEIR choice Library staff and young volunteers provide guidance and encouragement Children receive a medal and/or a certificate when they complete the Challenge Many libraries also run a pre-school Mini Challenge Children can read any books from their library of THEIR choice. The theme is what motivates children to take part, but any books - fiction, non- fiction, picture books, graphic novels, audio books, eBooks – they all count. Children are free to choose and there are no levels. It is completely inclusive. Please check with your library as some libraries are not able to offer medals. Please also check where the medal ceremony takes place or if your library would like to hold the celebration assembly in school.

Participation More than three quarters of a million children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2016 43% of participants were boys Over 68,000 children signed up as new library members Taking part this year: 97% of English authorities 100% of Welsh authorities 91% of Scottish authorities You can find the full 2016 participation report and results infographics at: https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/?programme=src&category=evaluation-and-feedback

Beautifully illustrated materials Collector folder and special stickers illustrated by Tony Ross The materials the children receive from the library are of extremely high quality and beautifully illustrated with original artwork by Tony Ross.

Trailer Click on the centre of the picture to play the trailer – this will only work when you are in slide show mode The trailer is also available on the children’s website and the main Reading Agency website. If you can’t access YouTube then contact summerreadingchallenge@readingagency.org.uk and we will arrange to let you have the trailer in an alternative format

It’s fun! It’s free! It’s local! Take part this summer Insert local library address Insert your opening hours Insert date the Challenge begins at the library Insert date the Challenge ends at the library Please check times and dates with the local libraries that your families will use. Why not get teaching colleagues to take part too and really inspire the pupils? Join the library and read six books ( children’s or adults). Read for pleasure on holiday or develop your knowledge of children’s books and find your next class read. It’s fun! It’s free! It’s local!

Key benefits for schools Enhances and supports mission for all children to read widely and for pleasure Allows children to become more independent in their reading when choosing books Encourages using imagination and empathy to explore a text beyond the page Encourages parental engagement and family involvement in reading Helps schools make links with their local library and the wider community Is intrinsically inclusive and contributes to the achievement of ALL pupils including Special Educational Needs, disadvantaged pupils and the most able Supports the successful transition between year groups and stages Helps prevent the tendency for children’s reading to dip over the holidays Fully aligned with core aspirations of schools; supports inclusion, achievement, progress, family and wider community engagement, creativity, accountability and evaluation Can help prevent children ‘going backwards’ over the holidays - impacts on progress and attainment Helps maintain the gains made by pupils who have had extra support or reading interventions. Great for boys and pupils with specific difficulties e.g. Dyslexia but also excellent for able pupils Important for transition years: KS1 to KS2 and Y6 to Y7 For visually impaired children or those that find printed books tricky, the free RNIB Library Service (which covers Braille, Giant Print and Audio books) can be used to borrow books for the Summer Reading Challenge and throughout the year, and most libraries can help with this. Library services are increasingly aware of the needs of children with autism and some libraries run dedicated Autism Friendly sessions. Download the Animal Agents schools pack at: https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/?programme=src&audience=school-teachers

Schools Resources www.readingagency.org.uk/schools Schools Pack Posters Infographics School assembly PowerPoint Letter and newsletter templates Activity sheets Year round Book Sorter and competitions on children’s website: www.animal-agents.org.uk The Reading Agency provides everything schools need to promote the Challenge to pupils and families. Introducing families to their library is one of the most useful things teachers and schools can do. It is ideal to work in conjunction with your library staff but not all libraries have the capacity to visit every school. Please talk to your local library to find out. www.readingagency.org.uk/schools

Visit the website www.animal-agents.org.uk A year round school resource with a summer makeover to reflect the Challenge Children can create a profile and earn badges online for books read Search for their next read using the Book Sorter Enter competitions and play games Watch video clips of authors and illustrators The Summer Reading Challenge website works very well on interactive whiteboards in class and is great to use in the run up to the Challenge. The website can be accessed all year, every year at www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk Parents/carers and schools can follow us on Facebook @SummerReadingChallengeUK Follow us on Twitter @readingagency #SummerReadingChallenge #AnimalAgents

Schools and Libraries Together Introducing your pupils and their families to their local library is one of the best things you can do as a teacher. Thank you for promoting and participating in The Summer Reading Challenge.