Education is central to success in so many people’s lives and it is the key force behind shaping people who can contribute to a better society. Strong literacy skills are central to an individuals ability to learn. It is for these reasons that 10% of all profits made by Integrity Education are directed back into helping others via the National Literacy Trust, a registered independent charity which changes lives through literacy.

The National Literacy Trust runs some excellent projects. Below are two projects currently running. We recommend you get your school involved.

Reading Connects

Reading Connects is an initiative delivered by the National Literacy Trust on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

It supports primary and secondary schools in developing their own whole-school reading culture. It encourages you to embed a holistic creative approach to promoting reading for pleasure into your school’s policies, vision and good practice. It has a network of over 4,000 schools, as well as partners in local authorities, libraries, and children’s centres.

Free to join. Visit www.readingconnects.org.uk

Reading Champions

Reading Champions is an initiative delivered by the National Literacy Trust on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

It uses the motivational power of male reading role models to inspire other boys and men to read more. Reading Champions is a way for primary and secondary schools to get more of their boys enjoying reading. Schools invite boys and men who are influential in school to become Reading Champions. These Champions encourage other boys to get into reading by running their own positive reading activities and promotions. By following our framework, boys can be nominated for bronze, silver and then gold awards, which provides recognition for their achievements and helps keep them motivated.

Free to join. Visit www.readingchampions.org.uk

For more information on the National Literacy Trust and its good work please visit their website by clicking here http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/index.html