Schools Library Service
School book supplier or specialist publisher
The SLS provides advice and practical support for schools on all library and literacy matters.
££
KS1, KS2 ...
Schools of Sanctuary
CPD resource, Projects, programmes and workshops
An accreditation scheme and supporting resources for schools looking to promote a culture of welcome and inclusion for young people seeking sanctuary.
Free
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Scottish Book Trust Learning Resources
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A range of free learning resources covering reading and writing from the experts at Scottish Book Trust.
Free
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Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
Literature Festival
A year-round programme of free, online and in-person author events for primary and secondary schools.
Free
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Secondary School Buddy
Reading support
Training programme for Berkshire pupils in Years 9-13 to equip them to deliver one-to-one reading support with younger students.
£
KS3, KS4 ...
SEN Hub
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Assessment and progression
A bank of teaching resources to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
£
KS1, KS2
Shakespeare at School
Lesson plans and teaching aids
Online cross-curricular programmes of learning based on a Shakespeare play.
Free
KS2
Shakespeare Week
Event
A week-long celebration of Shakespeare's life and work with resources and events for primary schools.
Free
KS1, KS2
Shropshire Bookfest Book Awards
Book awards
Bi-annual book awards where the winners are chosen by primary pupils in Shropshire.
£
KS1, KS2
Sky Arts Access All Arts Week
Event
A fully-resourced nationwide arts week for primary schools developed in partnership with leading artists and arts organisations.
Free
KS1, KS2
Spark! School Book Awards
Book awards
Annual book awards where the winners are chosen by primary pupils across the UK.
£
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Speaking of Books
Author events
Family business helping schools, libraries and festivals organise author visits and events.
££
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Steps to Read
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A structured, book-based Shared Reading programme for teaching comprehension from Reception to Year 6.
£
KS1, KS2
Storytime
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly illustrated story magazine for children aged five to nine.
£
KS1, KS2
Summer Book Club
Book club
A transition project for Year 7 pupils to promote reading for pleasure and build a sense of community.
Free
KS2, KS3
Summer Reading Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
An annual programme that encourages children aged 4-11 to read for pleasure over the summer holidays.
Free
KS1, KS2
Support Your School
Book gifting and grants
A fundraising platform to help schools raise money to support children's literacy.
Free
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Take One Book
Lesson plans and teaching aids
A flexible, literature-based framework for teaching English in primary schools.
£
KS1, KS2
Talk for Writing
CPD resource, CPD course
Training and resources for the Talk for Writing teaching approach.
£££
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Teachers' Reading Challenge
Projects, programmes and workshops
A summer reading challenge for teachers that runs from end June to end October .
Free
Adult
Tes SEN Show
Conference or Trade Show
An educational trade show featuring over 90 exhibitors and a programme of seminars for the SEN community on 13th and 14th October .
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
The Alligator's Mouth Award
Book awards
An annual award that celebrates highly illustrated fiction for younger readers aged 6-8.
Free
KS1, KS2
The Bookbug Picture Book Prize
Book awards
Voting for the best new picture book by a Scottish author or illustrator opens in September and runs through to the end of January .
Free
KS1