We at BookTrust know that if children have a choice over the books they read, they are more likely to read for pleasure. We also know from our own research that the more reading role models or 'reading influencers' they have, the better.

Our research also shows that for 57% of children in school (aged 4-7), teachers are considered key 'reading influencers', but that another 29% of children (aged 4-7) do not experience regular reading with their teachers.

We asked Peter Lambden to share his tips for modelling an enjoyment of reading in the classroom.

For many parents, getting children to read at home can become a battle. Why? Learning to read takes effort. It’s difficult. As such, it’s easy for children to start seeing reading as nothing more than a chore to be ticked off. The key to changing this is to foster an interest in and love of books; to engage children in reading, we need to make it something for them to cherish.

Teacher Peter Lambden shares his ideas for helping families read together.

Transition days are a mix of excitement, apprehension and curiosity—and that’s just for teachers! They are a unique experience, and while fun and invigorating, they can also be difficult to navigate.

In this blog post, we'll explore how you can use poems from ‘The Twinkl Poetry Collection’ to enrich your transition day experiences.

Hoop is one of the UK’s most loved family apps; helping connect children and teenagers to organisers who help them laugh, learn and make new friends.

For grown-ups Hoop is an indispensable tool that takes all the hassle out of finding things to do with our children. Our app and website are updated regularly with over one hundred thousand different activities, searchable on Google maps.