Igniting a Reading Culture in KS3

Throughout the programme, participants will explore Reading for Pleasure pedagogy (also known as reading volition), adolescent literacy research and leadership strategies to develop and sustain a strong reading culture across their secondary school. Participants will attend five sessions and complete gap tasks between sessions. Those who commit will be expected to attend all sessions. Programme Aims:

• Understand the research underpinning adolescent reading engagement and Reading Volition; 
• Broaden knowledge of contemporary and diverse Young Adult literature;
• Develop strategies to promote independent reading across Key Stages 3 and 4;
• Build a whole-school reading culture that supports disciplinary literacy and student engagement;
• Develop leadership approaches to implement and sustain literacy improvement;
• Share best practice and collaborate with other secondary schools.

Sessions: Session 1 – Building a Reading Culture in Secondary Schools
Monday 14th September 2026 / 9am - 11.30am Session 2 – Leading Change Across Departments
Friday 6th November 2026 / 9am - 11.30am Session 3 – Creating Reading-Rich Environments and Curriculum Opportunities
Tuesday 12th January 2027 / 9am - 11.30am Session 4 – Motivating Reluctant and Disengaged Readers
Thursday 25th February 2027 / 9am - 11.30am Session 5 – Evaluating Impact and Sustaining a Reading Culture
Thursday 15th April 2027 / 9am - 11.30am

Venue:

1-3 The Regatta

Henley Way

Lincoln

LN6 3QR

*PLEASE NOTE, ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED