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1 www.hertsdirect.org Responding to the Challenge in Hertfordshire John Harris Director of Children, Schools & Families – Hertfordshire County Council

2 www.hertsdirect.org Hertfordshire County Council Two tier authority – covers 10 Districts 1 million+ population 49 libraries, plus 13 mobiles Libraries, Culture & Learning is a portfolio within Children, Schools and Families department

3 www.hertsdirect.org Hertfordshire Summer Reading Challenge 2009 17,027 children started challenge – 20% increase on previous year 9,662 children completed challenge – also 20% increase on previous year Number of boys completing the challenge rose by 26% 706 children joined the library for the first time to take part in the challenge

4 www.hertsdirect.org Contribution to Strategic Objectives Opportunities to work in partnership Contribution to key national strategies and agendas Incorporate into local strategic planning

5 www.hertsdirect.org Local partnerships Schools Extended Schools Summer Playschemes Children Looked After Team Traveller Education team Children’s Centres

6 www.hertsdirect.org National Strategies & Agendas Every Child Matters Book gifting initiatives The Learning Revolution

7 www.hertsdirect.org Local Strategic Planning Golden threads Potential to unlock other funding streams Focus on outcomes rather than outputs

8 www.hertsdirect.org Summer Reading Challenge Outcomes Enhances reading & communication skills Stimulates imagination & creativity Increases confidence & self- esteem

9 www.hertsdirect.org ‘It was very good because the reading helps you learn!’ – Freya, 6 ‘I think Quest Seekers is brilliant because when I’m upset I read a book and it makes my troubles go away.’ – Ella, 7 ‘I looked forward to finishing each book and it gave me confidence to talk openly in front of people.’ - Chloe, 8 ‘It made me want to read more and made me proud when I completed it.’ – James, 10 Quest Seekers made me come to the library more and let me read some brilliant books.’ – Alex, 8

10 www.hertsdirect.org thank you

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