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The Winter Mini Challenge is NEARLY HERE!

The Winter Mini Challenge is NEARLY HERE!

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Set your timers for Friday 1 December.
We’re teaming up with Youth Sport Trust once more and the superstar team are back for another awesome reading challenge. 
If you took part in Summer Reading Challenge, welcome back! Keep up your amazing wor… read more

15 November 2023

Ready... set... READ!

Ready... set... READ!

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The Summer Reading Challenge starts online TODAY!  
Ready, Set, Read! is the name of the game and this year, you guessed it, our theme is sports and games – put simply, we're all ready to have fun and keep active. Are you up for the Challenge? 
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24 June 2023

Meet the team: Naveen

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Meet… Naveen!
Naveen is always cheering people on and encouraging everyone to get involved in games at the playground, he's super patient which makes him a great leader!
With Cosmo the cat by his side, Naveen enjoys creating exciting activitie… read more

23 June 2023

Meet the team: Alesha

Meet the team: Alesha

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Meet… Alesha!
Alesha is happiest reading comics or playing football in the park, and loves being part of a team with her friends.
She is always practising her footy skills, whether that’s with a ball at her feet, side-stepping between cones, o… read more

23 June 2023

Meet the team: Ollie

Meet the team: Ollie

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Get to know.. Ollie! 
It’s all about skateboarding for Ollie.
He likes the freedom of being outside doing tricks – it clears his mind. When Ollie is learning a new trick, he knows he will need to practise it over and over again until he gets it … read more

23 June 2023

Meet the team: Sophia

Meet the team: Sophia

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Introducing… Sophia! 
Sophia loves playing board games – it’s a great chance to spend time with her friends and family. Whether it’s throwing dice, flipping counters or balancing blocks, Sophia knows what to do.
Her favourite activity is makin… read more

23 June 2023

Information for adults

Schools

Visit our School Zone to access free resources and Challenge ideas for your class.

Families

Visit our Home Zone, full of useful Challenge information for parents, grandparents and carers. For information about supporting reading in the early years visit our Pre-School Zone.

Libraries

Visit our Library Zone to find libraries near you running the challenge, and how to take part.