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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
Rachel Reeves will deliver a library in every primary school in England as part of Labour’s plans to give all children the best start in life regardless of their background.
The scheme, which will create libraries in the 1,700 primaries currently without them, will be funded from £132.5m of dormant assets that will be unlocked to give young people access to cultural opportunities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
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📢 NEW: Today we're delighted to launch our report into the evolution of reading in the early years, based on longitudinal research with families on low incomes.
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
May 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
📢 NEW: Today we're delighted to launch our report into the evolution of reading in the early years, based on longitudinal research with families on low incomes.
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
Here's a late World Book Day picture that I took at the end of the day on World Book Day (at least I'm consistent in my lateness?)
#WorldBookDay
#WorldBookDay
March 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Here's a late World Book Day picture that I took at the end of the day on World Book Day (at least I'm consistent in my lateness?)
#WorldBookDay
#WorldBookDay
Happy #Children'sMentalHealthWeek! We're reading lots of books about our emotions ✨
February 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Happy #Children'sMentalHealthWeek! We're reading lots of books about our emotions ✨
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"My elementary school librarian provided for me a space to be me. Her name was Mrs. Runyan. She didn’t care how many times I checked out Shark Lady or played on the computer. She laughed at my bad jokes & allowed me to “help”. I felt safe & I felt needed. I needed the space & it needed me."
Librarian Origin Stories
There are varied paths to the profession. Find out how these librarians found their way to the library.
www.slj.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"My elementary school librarian provided for me a space to be me. Her name was Mrs. Runyan. She didn’t care how many times I checked out Shark Lady or played on the computer. She laughed at my bad jokes & allowed me to “help”. I felt safe & I felt needed. I needed the space & it needed me."
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"This isn't something that's just nice or lovely. It's something fundamental to becoming a human being."
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
January 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"This isn't something that's just nice or lovely. It's something fundamental to becoming a human being."
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights