Speech, language and communication are vital skills that are linked with many different areas including children and young people’s mental health. Reading Pals base their scripts on a language model, used in the training and practice of Speech and Language professionals, to stimulate and support children’s higher level language development. The vocabulary and concepts explored … Read more
During the School Home Support pilot, in Islington primary schools, several children reported that the Reading Pals sessions had given them the confidence to help their younger siblings with reading at home. This is particularly significant for families where parents simply do not have enough time to read with the children, families where parents lack … Read more
Parents and Siblings The pre-written scripts act as a coaching tool for parents, giving them knowledge and experience in asking comprehension questions and having stimulating discussions about the child’s book. Many parents are keen to support their child’s reading development at home but lack confidence and knowledge of how best to do this. Many parents … Read more
Forming Connections There are many reasons why children feel lonely; moving areas and countries, language barriers, social anxiety, speech and language processing difficulties, hearing loss, dysfunctional home lives and bullying in their communities and schools.Reading Pals can make a crucial difference to any child who is feeling lonely by helping the child to form stronger … Read more
THE CROSS-AGE READING ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY READING PALS CONTRIBUTE TO 4 OF THE 5 STEPS, RECOMMENDED BY THE NHS, TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE MENTAL WELLBEING. 1. CONNECT – Staff and children who have used Reading Pals all agreed that it led to strong friendships, that were mutually supportive. Often these friendships continued into the playground. The questions … Read more
School Home Support/Give a Book/Reading Pals School Home Support Practitioners after receiving training in supervising Reading Pals introduced the scheme into 8 Islington primary schools. The training and resources were provided by Reading Pals and all books were provided by Give a Book. The Practitioners were able to use the scheme to develop their selected children’s confidence … Read more
Despite constant changes in search engine algorithms, one thing has remained true: links are still a powerful signal for rankings. Google uses backlinks to assess the authority, relevance, and trustworthiness of a website. However, not all links are created equal, and what Google values has shifted over time. Understanding what kind of links Google actually … Read more
Emerging Tools Shaping Modern Learning Spaces In today’s evolving educational environment, technology plays a critical role in enhancing instructional delivery, student engagement, and classroom management. The influx of innovative educational gadgets over the past few years reflects a shift toward more interactive, adaptable, and student-centered learning. As classroom dynamics become increasingly diverse and digital literacy … Read more
Introduction Students’ academic coursework in law has increased with the introduction of numerous dissertations in their writing assessments. Due to this, students should master legal dissertation writing to stand a chance of scoring high in their university. However, dissertation writing can get intricate, if started without proper planning and unfamiliar with the elements involved. For … Read more
Lets say, you’re sitting in a classroom staring at a periodic table, and suddenly the teacher says, “What if I told you that without carbon, life would be like a bad internet connection—nonexistent?” Science lessons don’t have to be boring or lifeless. In fact, with the right approach, they can be as entertaining as a … Read more
