Pet Henshaw and Tre Christopher are Dandelion Learning. We deliver high quality English training and support for schools across the UK and internationally. Having worked as Primary school teachers, Subject Leaders and Consultants, we recognise the commitment and relentless hard work that it takes to provide outstanding education on a day to day basis in the classroom.
Developing Reading for Pleasure in the Primary Classroom
Fully funded recorded CPD (1hr 45 mins)
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Why Reading for Pleasure Matters
Research consistently shows that children who read for pleasure achieve better in all subjects — not just English. Regular voluntary reading is linked to:
– Stronger academic attainment.
– Improved vocabulary and language development.
– Greater empathy and social understanding.
– Enhanced wellbeing and resilience.
– More positive long-term life outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
In this practical and inspiring CPD session, we:
– Unpick the latest research on reading for pleasure.
– Share practical, evidence informed strategies to use immediately in the classroom.
– Demonstrate how to build sustainable reading habits.
– Explore recommendations from the Open University’s Teachers as Readers research as well as Dandelion Learning’s own examples of practice from successful schools.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will:
– Understand the research base behind reading for pleasure.
– Be confident articulating why reading for pleasure matters.
– Have a toolkit of proven strategies to increase engagement in reading.
– Know how to develop strong reading communities.
What do teachers say about this training?
“Thank you for the Reading for Pleasure course. We enjoyed it immensely and were very impressed by the content, which was delivered with such energy and enthusiasm! Many thanks for the amazing work you are doing, which has really helped us to feel part of a community of teachers all combined in a common cause.” Caroline Bradley, Teacher, The English National Programme, France.
“I have been teaching for 7 years and yours was the reading training that has inspired me the most so thank you!” Hannah Harris, Twinkle Digest.
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