25 November 2020
Research on loneliness Nov 2020
Read more about the variety of research that has been conducted since the beginning of the pandemic and some key findings.
15 September 2020
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Silly Squad Library Evaluation Form
Download the Library Evaluation Form for Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020. We know that the impact of Covid-19 has made delivery of the Challenge very different this year. Please answer as many questions as you can to share your experiences,...
03 July 2020
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Silly Squad: Online Data
This document outlines the information required for accessing Silly Squad participant data for your library authority.
10 May 2020
Reading Friends infographic 2018-2019
Highlights from our full evaluation report including some key outcomes and quotes.
06 May 2020
Reading Friends executive summary 2018-2019
Read a summary of our evaluation report 2018-2019.
06 May 2020
Reading Friends Impact report 2018-2019
Find out how Reading Friends has been tackling loneliness through the proven power of reading.
06 May 2020
Reading Ahead 2019-20: Organisation Feedback
Please use the link below to access the organisation feedback survey for Reading Ahead. We want to hear from you about your experiences of delivering Reading Ahead, so we can report on the scale and impact of the programme. Please note:...
06 May 2020
Reading Ahead 2019-20: Have Your Say
We hope you have enjoyed taking part in Reading Ahead 2019-20. For a chance to win a £25 shopping voucher, please tell us about your Reading Ahead experience by answering the quick and easy questions in the survey below. Thank...
18 March 2020
Reading Well Wales: Adaptable PowerPoint presentation
An adaptable PowerPoint presentation for advocacy of Reading Well Books on Prescription in local health and social care settings. Contains key information about the scheme, including the how it works in libraries, the development process, and evaluation findings.
13 March 2020
Quick Reads Evaluation flyers
Please download these printable flyers and display them by your Quick Reads or on your issue desk. We want to hear from as many readers as possible. If you have read a Quick Read this year, or previously, please fill out...
13 March 2020
Quick Reads Evaluation poster
Please download this poster and and display it by your Quick Reads. We want to hear from as many readers as possible. If you have read a Quick Read this year, or previously, please fill out our survey and let us...
05 March 2020
Reading Well Wales: evaluation infographic 2018-19
An infographic showing the key findings of the first year evaluation of Reading Well in Wales (dementia scheme only).
24 February 2020
Reading Ahead evaluation report 2018-19
Please use and share our evaluation report to demonstrate the impact of the programme.
30 January 2020
Reading Well evaluation infographic 2018/19
An infographic showing the key findings of the Reading Well evaluation report 2018/19.
17 October 2019
Guide to running Reading Ahead 2019-20
This is a comprehensive guide to running Reading Ahead which explains how the programme works, some best practice case studies, key contacts and how we evaluate the programme. Please do get in touch if you have any further questions.
26 September 2019
Reading Ahead 2018-19 Roll of honour
We would like to congratulate all organisations who have taken part in Reading Ahead over the past year for welcoming so many people to the world of reading and all the benefits that brings. Each year we produce a roll...
31 May 2019
Reading Well evaluation poster 2018-19
A downloadable A4 poster for promoting the online surveys for the Reading Well evaluation 2018-19. To be printed and displayed in libraries.
01 March 2019
The Summer Reading Challenge review 2018, full document
The Summer Reading Challenge is reviewed every four years to check it is still working well, to respond to changing operational needs, and to identify potential improvements and growth. The review was ambitious in its scope and generated more than...
01 March 2019
Summer Reading Challenge Review 2018, executive summary
The Summer Reading Challenge is reviewed every four years to check it is still working well, to respond to changing operational needs, and to identify potential improvements and growth. The review was ambitious in its scope and generated more than...
19 December 2018
Summer Reading Challenge Family Survey results - Mischief Makers 2018
We carried out a participation survey with families taking part in Mischief Makers, the Summer Reading Challenge 2018. The results demonstrate that families really value and enjoy taking part in the Challenge, and it makes a difference to their reading behaviour...
12 December 2018
Summer Reading Challenge headline data - Mischief Makers 2018
Download the headline results for Mischief Makers, the Summer Reading Challenge 2018. Local authorities can also customise the infographic template included in the download to reflect local data.
06 December 2018
ROGO 2018 Best practice guide
The Read On. Get On. (ROGO) coalition has created this best practice guide to help primary schools address the gender gap in children’s reading enjoyment. The guide has been developed in response to the findings of the ROGO Index 2018.
06 December 2018
ROGO Index 2018
The ROGO Index 2018 provides a holistic view of how well 11-year-olds in England are reading. Download this document for a comprehensive breakdown of children’s cognitive reading skills, affective processes and reading behaviours
21 November 2018
Reading Friends evaluation infographic 2017-18
This document is a summary of the evaluation from the first year of Reading Friends.
09 November 2018
Evaluation of the Reading Ahead ESOL pilot
This reports on the third year of our project for prisoners with ESOL funded by The Bell Foundation and draws on evidence from the previous two years.
02 November 2018
A Society of Readers - executive summary
A new report that we commissioned from leading independent think tank Demos lays out the central role reading must play in helping to address many of the most pressing challenges British society will face over the next decade. Read the...
02 November 2018
A Society of Readers
A new report lays out the central role reading must play in helping to address many of the most pressing challenges British society will face over the next decade. Read the full report and share your thoughts on Twitter and...
31 October 2018
2017/18 Evaluation of Reading Well
2017-18 evaluation of Reading Well Books on Prescription. Research and evaluation completed by BOP consulting.
16 October 2018
2017/18 Evaluation of Reading Well - Infographic
An infographic displaying the key findings from the 2017/18 independent evaluation of the Reading Well scheme.
26 September 2018
Reading Ahead 2017-18 Roll of honour
Reading Ahead reached 38,500 young people and adults in 2017-18: 18,500 through learning providers such as further education and sixth form colleges, 12,000 in prisons, 6,500 through public libraries and 1500 in workplaces. This year 68 organisations have helped 50 or...
