1. Bookstart
The first national bookgifting programme in the world Justine Hodgkinson Head of Sector, Early Years BoekStart Inspiration Day 2012

2. Is a well respected early intervention programme in its 20th year
Bookstart
Is a well respected early intervention programme in its 20th year
Gives cultural and creative access to every child
Became the first national bookgifting programme in the world in 2000
Is based on the premise that early access to books and mark making materials can develop readers and writers for life.
‘A love of reading is more important in academic achievement than a child’s social or economic background.’ (OECD 2002)

3. Bookstart packs are only half of the gift to children and families
Bookstart packs are only half of the gift to children and families. The other, more lasting gift, is the message of book, story and rhyme sharing.
‘The Bookstart packs are magical; full of books, tips and ideas, but they only work when families decide to embrace the idea of making books part of their regular routine.’

4. Challenges Sustaining the programme post Sainsbury’s sponsorship
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Challenges
Sustaining the programme post Sainsbury’s sponsorship
Local ‘make do and mend’ approach and sheer determination
Extending the Programme from 2005 onwards, one pack to three
Meetings with Libraries, Health and Early Years
Local buy-in and coordination
Establish strategic steering groups
Set up local infrastructure
Regional development and networking sessions
National team of strategic managers

5. Challenges Wholescale review of the programme Packs & components
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Challenges
Wholescale review of the programme
Packs & components
Logistics
Structure
Advocacy both regional and national
‘We have every confidence that the Government will continue to support the Bookstart Programme.’

6. Reaching every child and family
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Reaching every child and family
BOOKS
CHILD
MESSAGE
PARENT/CARER
Bookstart is a key initiative getting books into homes and encouraging parents and carers to share books, stories and rhymes from birth which can make a significant difference to outcomes later in life for a child.

7. ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’
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Partners in Bookstart
Library Services Health Services Early Years Children’s Centres Schools Childminders Community workers Portage workers Women’s refuges Home educated Prisons BME outreach workers
‘It takes a village to raise a child.’

8. Partners in Bookstart
‘I started attending the rhymetimes and storytimes at our local libraries from when he was about 4 weeks old. I find these sessions fantastic, Christian has great fun learning all the songs and interacting with other babies. We really couldn’t be without them!’
‘I enjoy reading to my baby daughter, it's quality time together – in fact, I finally got my partner involved in reading to her too, which is an achievement!’
‘Although he can’t read yet we’re going to use the pack to start him off with bedtime stories. He loves hearing stories and absolutely loves visiting the library and being around books. He feels right at home and loves being there.’

9. Working with Libraries
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Working with Libraries
Local coordination
Library joining card
Steering group
Family focused events
Signposting to local services
Development sessions and networking
NBW events and press coverage
Bookstart Bear Club
The Rhyme Challenge
Bookstart Bear mascot
Annual audit
‘Bookstart makes libraries more relevant to the lives of families.’

10. Working with Libraries
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Working with Libraries
Talk to families!
Awareness of child development and early literacy
Reinforce key messages and benefits to families
Review and evaluate sessions
Get key partners onboard
Outreach
‘Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. Once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.’

11. Helping families find their next favourite story...

12. Bookstart 2011-12 1,614,776 Bookstart packs
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Bookstart
1,614,776 Bookstart packs
2,588 Booktouch/Bookshine packs
3,251,032 books
21,480 dual language books
78,577 Bookstart Bear Club members (18,310 were new joiners)
9,483 online Bookstart Bear Club members
2,189 libraries in England offered regular rhyme/storytime activities
13,004 families signed up for the Bookstart newsletter
‘She's singing songs now when I'm getting her dressed, and she's putting sentences together- I'm proud of her.’

13. Bookstart 2012-13 The Rhyme Challenge Bookstart Corner year two
Bookstart book application
Strengthen the dual language offer
Bespoke Booktouch book
Interactive content on the website
Bookstart20 campaign
Increase merchandising and generate funding
Evaluate Treasure Bag and Bookstart Corner
Secure Bookstart funding post March 2013

14. ‘Thank you for bringing Twinkle, Twinkle into our lives.’
BoekStart
Support parents and carers as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Work in partnership to give the best start to every child.
Welcome every family into the library and encourage active usage.
Excite children and families about stories, books and rhymes.
‘Thank you for bringing Twinkle, Twinkle into our lives.’

15. Booktrust Head of Sector, Early Years
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Dank je wel
Justine Hodgkinson
Booktrust Head of Sector, Early Years