23 February 2021
The Thursday Murder Club Session Plan
An extract from Richard Osman’s debut novel, “The Thursday Murder Club”. This resource can be used for Reading Friends sessions to spark conversation and discussion.
18 February 2021
How To Access Reading Friends Resources With Your Passport Account
A brief information sheet to help you access Reading Friends resources with your passport account.
25 January 2021
Reading Befriender training
Click here for our short videos for Reading Befrienders. There are five altogether that you can access using the link below (Vimeo). The training will be provided in other formats so watch this space! Please use Chrome to access. Watch the...
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 1
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 1. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 2
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 2. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 3
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 3. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 4
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 4. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
25 January 2021
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Reading Befriender training PDF of video 5
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 5. You can read this information instead of watching the video.
21 January 2021
Coordinator training videos
Click here to take a look at our short Coordinator training videos. There are five altogether that you access from the link below. You can also read the PDFs – they are accessible as separate resources. Please use Chrome to...
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 1
Coordinator training: PDF of video 1. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 2
Coordinator training: PDF of video 2. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 3
Coordinator training: PDF of video 3. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 4
Coordinator training: PDF of video 4. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
21 January 2021
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Coordinator training PDF of video 5
Coordinator training: PDF of video 5. It is still worth watching the short videos as they contain more information.
11 December 2020
Social prescribing infographic
Library social prescribing offer infograhpic, customizable for a local service context.
12 October 2020
The Reading Agency's toolkit for hosting online events
As events continue to move to online formats, we have created a toolkit to support libraries and other organisations to host their own author Q&As, panel discussions and readings. If you have any questions or would like further information and support,...
10 October 2020
Launch toolkit: Reading Well for children CYM & ENG
Launch toolkit for libraries – CYM and ENG
02 October 2020
Darllen yn Well i blant Trosolwg o’r teitlau / Overview of the titles CYM
Darllen yn Well i blant Trosolwg o’r teitlau Overview of the titles CYM
23 July 2020
Education & Training Foundation ESOL for Refugees: resources for new arrivals
Visit the Education & Training foundation for resources and teaching materials to support ESOL learners and specifically refugees. These resources aim to help ESOL practitioners better meet the early integration needs of refugees who are New to ESOL i.e. working below,...
13 July 2020
Reading Well fact sheet
Fact sheet about Reading Well, to use for activation and commissioning.
03 July 2020
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Silly Squad Core Pack Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge Core Pack poster and stickers. All illustrations © Laura Ellen Anderson 2020 Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. Libraries should contact...
04 June 2020
Schools Get Involved Guide for Reading Well
A guide for schools who want to get involved with Reading Well.
30 April 2020
The Reading Agency Hub
Here you can access The Reading Agency at home. You’ll find ideas, activities and challenges from across our programmes to entertain and educate yourself, your family or those you are teaching remotely. The activities will be refreshed every couple of weeks...
22 November 2019
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Reading Friends project plan
Keep your Reading Friends project on track day-to-day with this editable plan for your key milestones. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
21 November 2019
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Reading Friends project starter checklist
A handy checklist of things you’ll need to consider when setting up a new Reading Friends project.
20 November 2019
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Reading Friends risk assessment
A useful tool to help think through, record and reduce any risks involved in delivering Reading Friends.
13 June 2019
Reading Well Wales: prescriber guidelines
Guidelines for prescribers delivering Reading Well Books on Prescription in Wales
10 May 2019
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Reading Friends volunteer agreement template
Template that clearly sets out expectations and boundaries for volunteers. Can include local information. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
12 April 2019
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Reading Friends volunteer role description
Provides potential volunteers with key information on what’s involved in the role. Editable for local information.
12 April 2019
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Reading Friends volunteer application form
A template for local Reading Friends projects to adapt and use with people interested in volunteering. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.
