On Monday 11 June 2007 the Department for Education and Skills is launching an exciting new national programme for England aimed at encouraging Year 7 children to read for pleasure. The scheme will be administered on behalf of the DfES by Booktrust, the independent national charity that encourages people of all ages to discover and enjoy reading.
Every 11 year old in your school will be able to choose a free book from a list of 12 specially selected titles. Funded by the DfES, the project is inspired by, and will build on the success of, the national Bookstart programme, which aims to provide free packs of books to every baby in England.
Every 11 year old in your school will be able to choose a free book from a list of 12 specially selected titles. Funded by the DfES, the project is inspired by, and will build on the success of, the national Bookstart programme, which aims to provide free packs of books to every baby in England.
The Booked Up programme will give schools: a free book for every Year 7 pupil; supporting magazines, bookmarks and stickers; additional activities and promotional materials; and a website with further ideas and resources for you and your pupils.
Register by Friday 29 June 2007 to receive a free set of Booked Up books for your school.
All schools need to do now is elect a coordinator and register online, by telephoning 0845 606 4262 or by faxing 0845 606 4242.
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