Information for practitioners
About the Letterbox Club
Once signed-up by their local authority or school, each child receives their own colourful parcel of books, maths games, stationery every month for six months. For some children, it's the first time they have had books of their own.
How to sign up
All you need to know about signing up for Letterbox Club.
Testimonials
Foster carers and educational practitioners share their thoughts on the difference that Letterbox Club has made for children in their care.
Local Authorities
Letterbox Club parcels can inspire a love of reading and engagement with numeracy for vulnerable children in your area. Local authorities can use Pupil Premium Plus for children who are looked-after and Pupil Premium for other vulnerable children, to fund Letterbox Club
Schools
As well as children who are looked-after, the programme is suitable for other children you think would benefit.
Coordinators
If you are signed up for Letterbox Club, this section will provide useful information and resources to help you administer the programme, including book selections, parcel contents and delivery dates.
Clwb Bocs Llythyrau yng Nghymru
Mae’r Clwb Bocs Llythyrau’n annog darllen er pleser a dysgu gartref. Mae’n helpu gwella gobeithion addysgol plant sy’n derbyn gofal. Yng Nghymru, mae parseli’n cynnwys llyfrau a deunyddiau ychwanegol yn Gymraeg.
Letterbox Club in Northern Ireland
The Letterbox Club in Northern Ireland is funded by Fostering Network Northern Ireland as part of its Fostering Achievement programme, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Government. Once signed-up each child receives their own colourful parcel of books, maths games, stationery every month for six months.
Letterbox Club in Scotland
The Letterbox Club reaches children who are looked-after in Scotland, funded by via subscription from local councils, schools or libraries.