10 Tips: Connecting Teen Passions to Future Tech Careers
10 Tips to Help Teens Connect Their Passions to Future Tech Careers Even if a teenager dreams of being a designer, a vet, a chef, a journalist or a conservationist, one thing is certain, technology will shape their future career, whether they choose a tech job or not. Today’s world doesn’t ask “Are you into […]
From Sonic to Switch – how gaming can be a link to boost literacy
From Sonic to Switch – how gaming can be a link to boost literacy A Teacher’s Take on Gaming from the ’90s to Now and How It Can Boost Reading As someone who grew up in the ’90s, I fondly remember the thrill of loading up Crash Bandicoot, blowing into a dusty cartridge on a rainy […]
How technology is providing opportunities for children with different learning needs within the classroom
When we walk into a library whether it be in a school, university or your local library down the road, there is one thing we always notice; the smell of books. Often people comment that ‘Nothing beats the smell of a real book’. But what does a ‘real book’ consist of nowadays? With the ever-growing […]
Things to Do Over the Summer: Keeping It Fun and Meaningful
As the summer holidays begin, there’s often a collective sigh of relief from teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff who have worked tirelessly all year. It’s time for a well-deserved break before it all begins again in September. Parents, on the other hand, may be feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety as they wonder […]
Why Is Children’s Pleasure for Reading at an All-Time Low, and What Can We Do to Support Them?
The National Literacy Trust recently published the results of their annual literacy survey. This survey, which gathered responses from 114,970 children aged 5 to 18, explores the topic of reading for pleasure and daily reading habits, the results were concerning. It was found, that only one in three (32.7%) children and young people aged 8 […]
Why Wait for the National Year of Reading? Join Our Summer Reading Challenge Today
Why Wait for the National Year of Reading? Join Our Summer Reading Challenge Today The Department for Education’s recent announcement of the National Year of Reading 2026 has put the spotlight back on reading for pleasure. This national campaign is a great reminder that reading can transform lives, improve attainment and build brighter futures. As […]
Tech Outside the Box
Tech is not just found in the comfort of your own home. Tech is everywhere you go and a large sum of it is not even recognised because there is so much of it that it would overwhelm us. It is shaping and building our world as we know it. This is just the beginning […]
7 Tips to Encourage Reading for Pleasure on Tech Topics in KS3
In a world that becomes increasingly digital, encouraging students to read for pleasure can be a challenge, particularly when technology seems to dominate their attention. But…we do need children to think about technology and to consider its uses and impact. The resource, Reading for Pleasure at Key Stage 3 from BookTrust, highlights the benefits of […]
10 Tips to Inspire Families to Explore Technology through Reading
10 Tips to Inspire Families to Explore Technology through Reading Reading for pleasure is an essential way to develop a love of learning in children, and incorporating technology-themed books into that practice can open up a world of curiosity and innovation. Whether your child is fascinated by artificial intelligence, robots, coding, computer games or the […]