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Transforming RfP in UK schools and beyond. Training & CPD from Teresa Cremin and The Open University.

03/06/2026

🏫 From the classroom: real stories, real impact.

Caroline Angus, (LRC Co-ordinator) and Amanda Cain (Literacy Co-ordinator) from Jarrow Secondary School highlight how developing teachers’ knowledge of literature and reader preferences can open-up richer opportunities for recommendation and engagement.

📥 Download the resource here:https://ourfp.org/eop/the-mystery-reader-project-reading-together-for-fun/

01/06/2026

Planning your own OU Summer Booknic? ☀️📚

Download our free resources with everything you need to host a book-tastic celebration — including author welcome videos, posters, invitations, book recommendations, fun activities and more.

Perfect for schools, libraries, families and reading communities! ✨

📩 Download your free resources here: https://ourfp.org/2026/04/27/host-an-ou-summer-booknic/

29/05/2026

New research explores the impact of Little Wandle CODE on Year 7 pupils who struggle with reading.

OU RfP researchers Sarah Critten and Teresa Cremin examined the 30-week phonics and Reading for Pleasure intervention, uncovering positive changes in pupils’ reading self-efficacy, confidence, reading identity, and increased digital reading frequency.

The report highlights the powerful role that targeted support and Reading for Pleasure can play in helping young readers reconnect with reading.

Read the report here:https://cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/uploads/20260507104930/Little-Wandle-CODE_Project-Report-on-Reading-for-Pleasure.pdf

28/05/2026

🔎 May Research Spotlight: 'Developing Teachers’ Pedagogic Content Knowledge

Research by Helen Hendry, Teresa Cremin and Anna Harrison highlights important gaps in student teachers’ understanding of Reading for Pleasure practice and children’s literature — regardless of whether they regularly read themselves.

The study also offers practical ways forward to better support teachers in building reading-rich classrooms.

Available here: https://ourfp.org/publications/research-spotlight-archive/

27/05/2026

📣 Have your Say! Teachers’ Reading Challenge CPD Survey

The Teachers’ Reading Challenge returns on 17 June 📚.

Delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with The Open University and supported by HarperCollins, the Challenge supports teachers, librarians and education staff to expand and diversify their knowledge of contemporary children’s books.

As part of our planning, we’d love to hear which CPD topics would be most valuable to you.

Complete the short survey here: https://ow.ly/HAyl50Z1apl

26/05/2026

NEW! Monthly Blog Series

Introducing — a monthly blog series from the OU RfP team and members of our doctoral community, exploring current research and thinking around volitional reading.

Our first blog comes from Teresa Cremin, exploring the power of book blether and how child-led conversations about books can help nurture reading enjoyment, confidence and connection.

Read the blog here:

22/05/2026

⏰ Application deadline - Monday 25th May!

If you’re organised, proactive and interested in supporting meaningful work around Reading for Pleasure, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/rAFU50Z13Vs

21/05/2026

Newsletter Live! Information Texts — recording now available!

Over 80 members of the Reading for Pleasure community joined our latest Newsletter Live! session featuring authors Kate Winter and Isabel Thomas, alongside fantastic examples of practice and top text recommendations. 📚✨

If you couldn’t join us live, you can catch-up with the full recording and take away plenty of inspiration for your classroom, library, or reading community.

Watch here: https://ourfp.org/2026/05/11/ou-rfp-newsletter-live-may-2026/

20/05/2026

🏫 From the classroom: real stories, real impact.

Pupil voice and ownership sit at the heart of this inspiring example from Rachel Saunders. Read on to discover how the school’s pupil-designed ‘Book Bus’ (mobile book trolley) and pupil-run bookshop make reading visible, social and accessible across the school community.

📥 Download the resource here: https://ourfp.org/eop/the-miriam-lord-book-bus/

20/05/2026

✨ This month’s Author Spotlight features Simon Mole — acclaimed children’s writer, performer, and National Poetry Day ambassador! ✨

Simon has inspired young readers and writers in schools and libraries across the UK and beyond through his energetic performances, creative workshops, and love of poetry. 📚

His YouTube videos are used by hundreds of thousands of children and teachers around the world each year and have even been featured on the BBC.

Find out more about Simon and his work here: https://ourfp.org/author_spotlight/simon-mole/

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