Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) — Starter Pack
Everything to launch a Drop Everything And Read programme — staff briefing, parent letter, signage, slot timing options, evidence base and FAQ. Ready to deploy in week 1.
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KS1 Reading List — Books for Year 1 and Year 2
Curated reading list for Year 1 and Year 2 children — picture books, early chapter books, poetry, and books for the children just becoming readers. Calibrated for the children who are decoding fluently and ready for richer stories.
KS2 Reading List — Books for Year 3 to Year 6
Curated reading list for Year 3 through Year 6 — chapter books, mysteries, fantasy, contemporary fiction, graphic novels, and books for children developing their personal reading taste. Calibrated for fluent readers building lifelong reading habits.
Books for Reluctant Readers — Curated List
Books specifically chosen to convert reluctant readers — short, accessible, often illustrated, always engaging. For the children who 'don't like reading' (because they haven't found the right book yet). Calibrated for Y2-Y6.
Recommended Books for Ages 5–7 (KS1) — Teacher's Reading List
A curated reading list of 30 picture books and early readers for KS1 — covering fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and diverse voices. With curriculum links and a brief annotation for each title.
Recommended Books for Ages 7–11 (KS2) — Teacher's Reading List
A curated reading list of 40 novels, non-fiction books, and poetry collections for KS2 — annotated with reading age, curriculum links, and a sentence on why each book earns its place.
English Lead — Professional Reading List
Professional books every primary English Lead should read — the research-grounded titles on phonics, reading-for-pleasure, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing teaching. Honest about which are essential and which are optional.