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Get ready for Read to the Beat

Get ready for Read to the Beat

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The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is Read to the Beat, delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries and powered by Universal Music Group UK.
The theme inspires children to explore the connection between stories and songs, d… read more

8 April 2026

Rewards for reading with the Winter Mini Challenge

Rewards for reading with the Winter Mini Challenge

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The Winter Mini Challenge begins Sunday 1st December! 
The Marvellous Makers are back for another awesome reading challenge. 
If you took part in Summer Reading Challenge, welcome back! Keep up your amazing work by adding another reading… read more

29 November 2024

Enter BBC's 500 Words competition!

Enter BBC's 500 Words competition!

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"Write a story you would love to read."
BBC's 500 Words, the UK's largest children's writing competition for children aged 5-11 returns from Tuesday 24 September to Friday 8 November 2024.
There are two age categories: 5-7 year-olds and 8-11 year-… read more

24 September 2024

Make your own Blue Peter Bookmark!

Make your own Blue Peter Bookmark!

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Did you miss our Summer Reading Challenge ambassadors Max and Harvey on Blue Peter last Friday?
They visited the famous Blue Peter Garden to compete in a Gadgeteers themed quiz and made their own scratch away bookmarks!
Catch up now on BBC iPlayer… read more

9 August 2022

Meet The Gadgeteers: Ajay

Meet The Gadgeteers: Ajay

Meet Ajay! 
Ajay knows a lot about gardening and the environment.
He has even created a way to grow vegetables with very little soil! Find out how in our awesome Area Cards, produced with Science Museum Group.
Ajay’s super skill is perseveran… read more

8 August 2022