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Reading fluently – and understanding what is read – is at the heart of success for our young people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Andrew Beasely, primary teacher and author, talks about encouraging reading for pleasure<\/a><\/p>\n

This Edinburgh University page brings together current research and best practice in relation to improving children’s reading.<\/a><\/p>\n

Creating a reading environment<\/h3>\n

Literacy for Pleasure contains some case studies of schools which have worked to create communities of readers <\/a>and resources to support this.<\/p>\n

This Language and Literacy site has lots of good ideas and links: https:\/\/lalco.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education have a range of resources including Reading for Pleasure: What we Know Works<\/a><\/p>\n

TES: https:\/\/www.tes.com\/news\/six-steps-create-reading-culture-your-school\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

First Minister’s Reading Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

74% of primary schools across Scotland took part in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge <\/a>in 2016-2017.<\/p>\n

From 2017\/2018 the challenge is being extended to P1-3 pupils.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Remember you can also apply\u00a0to Inspiring Classrooms <\/a>to receive a small grant (\u00a3300)\u00a0for:<\/p>\n