Whiteknights Reading Charter Support Webinar Building a reading culture led by Jos Margerison

This two-part webinar series is designed to support schools in achieving their
Reading Charter Bronze and Silver Awards. Informed by the Reading Framework, the programme places reading for pleasure at the heart of school life,
recognising its vital role in developing vocabulary, knowledge, and a lifelong love of reading.
As highlighted in the Reading Framework, “Reading widely and often increases pupils’ vocabulary and knowledge of the world.”
This series will support schools to turn this principle into consistent, high-impact practice.

Webinar 1 - Laying the Foundations:
This session focuses on establishing the core elements of a strong reading culture across the school.
Participants will:
Develop an understanding of what reading for pleasure looks like in practice across different phases
Begin to design a carefully curated reading spine of high-quality, diverse texts
Explore how to create engaging and purposeful reading environments that promote book talk and visibility of reading
Establish daily story time as a protected and valued part of the school day
Consider how to build consistent routines that prioritise reading across classrooms

Webinar 2 - Deepening Practice:
Building on the foundations, this session focuses on strengthening and sustaining a whole-school reading culture.
Participants will:
Refine and extend their reading spine, ensuring progression, diversity, and challenge
Develop independent reading opportunities that are meaningful, structured, and inclusive for all pupils
Strengthen staff expertise in reading for pleasure and effective reading pedagogy
Explore strategies to promote pupil voice, choice, and engagement in reading
Consider how to monitor impact and ensure reading is embedded consistently across the school