Reading Schools, developed by Scottish Book Trust, is an accreditation programme that supports schools in building a strong reading culture. With three levels of accreditation, it offers practical resources and guidance to help schools foster a love of reading for purpose and pleasure which is proven to boost literacy attainment across the curriculum.
Over a third of our schools in Fife are already accredited or actively working towards it.
If you’re focused on improving literacy outcomes and raising attainment, discover how the Reading Schools programme can support your school improvement priorities.
For further information and to register, please visit the Reading Schools website, or check out the collection of fully-funded Scottish Book Trust PL Offers available to sign up to now.
Reading Schools Fund
Scottish Book Trust are looking to fund projects and purchases that will help your setting achieve Reading School accreditation. Apply by 31 October for funds to buy books, reading materials or furnishings for cosy reading corners. Applications are requested from the reading leadership group themselves and accepted as film or presentation.
Sensory Stories Fund
The Sensory Stories Fund provides grants for schools and groups working with children and young people with additional support needs to promote a love of stories in their setting. Apply by 10 October for the funds you need to bring sensory storytelling to life with special materials and events!
Reading Schools Week 2026
Next February (2nd-6th) join Scottish Book Trust to celebrate the first-ever Reading Schools Week, a five-day extravaganza designed to celebrate the incredible activity taking place in Reading Schools across the country. Register now to connect with hundreds of other Reading Schools nationwide by taking part in daily games and challenges, sharing ideas and having fun with books and stories!
Reading Champions
Is there someone you know who inspires children and teens to get into reading? If so, please nominate them for a Reading Champion Award, in association with Browns Books, and they could win £250 worth of new books
ASN Residencies
Scottish Book Trust’s ASN schools residencies provide you with a fantastic opportunity for your school to work with an author, storyteller or illustrator over a prolonged period of time. Apply by 24 September for 15 fully-funded sessions with an author.
Live Literature
Live Literature supports schools to work with authors of their choosing. The deadline for applications for Live Literature funding for project to March is 29 September.
