This webinar explores how social reading experiences can reignite children’s motivation and joy for books, even as independent reading expectations rise.
Webinar: Reading for Pleasure at KS2: Creating impactful social reading experiences
Watch our inspiring and practical webinar for KS2 teachers, primary school English and literacy leads, librarians and headteachers who want to transform their school’s reading culture.
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About the webinar
Are you passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of reading in your pupils, but facing challenges as reading enjoyment drops off in Key Stage 2? Join BookTrust for an inspiring and practical webinar designed specifically for KS2 teachers, Primary School English and Literacy Leads, librarians and Headteachers who want to transform their school’s reading culture.
Discover how social reading experiences can reignite children’s motivation and joy for books, even as independent reading expectations rise. Our latest research reveals that reading for pleasure sharply declines between ages 7 and 11 – but with the right strategies, you can reverse this trend in your classroom.
In this recording, you’ll:
- Explore the latest evidence on why reading enjoyment matters for attainment and wellbeing.
- Hear first-hand from experts and practicing teachers about successful approaches to sociable reading in the classroom.
- Learn how to foster book talk and create shared, memorable reading moments that will make your pupils eager to read.
- Gain practical ideas and resources to overcome common barriers and embed reading for pleasure in your school.
Speakers include Lauren Bingham (BookTrust’s New Product Development Lead), Charlotte Hacking (senior teacher, literacy consultant, and Engagement Lead at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy), and Matt Finch (Year 3 teacher with a passion for inspiring reading for pleasure), who will share their knowledge, experiences, and actionable tips.
Plus, as an exclusive bonus, attendees will get an early reveal of one of the books in our exciting new Bookbuzz Primary programme for KS2, with a special appearance by children’s author Farhana Islam.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow educators, access expert insights, and be inspired to spark a love of reading in every child. Secure your place now – spaces are limited.
About the speakers
- Lauren Bingham, BookTrust’s New Product Development Lead
- Charlotte Hacking, senior teacher, literacy consultant, and Engagement Lead at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy
- Matt Finch, Year 3 teacher with a passion for inspiring reading for pleasure
- Farhana Islam, Author of The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood