The Scottish Book Trust site uses cookies to improve your on site experience. Find out more. Accept and close Go to the Scottish Book Trust Homepage Keep in touch Reading and stories Writing and authors Learning and resources Browse and search Donate Looking for more in Learning? Reading Schools Reading Schools is an accreditation programme to help schools build and sustain a reading culture Reading Schools is currently open to schools in selected local authorities. About Reading Schools Reading Schools is an accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities. Research proves that reading for pleasure has positive impacts on learners' attainment across the curriculum, supporting wellbeing, critical thinking, creativity, empathy and resilience. Reading Schools offers: an accreditation for your school, with the option of advancing to silver and gold status a framework for improvement mapped to How Good Is Our School? 4 (this will open in a new window) professional development opportunities for staff a way to champion pupil voice opportunities for collaboration within and between schools pathways to engaging families and the wider community resources, training and support from Scottish Book Trust (this will open in a new window) Visit the Reading Schools website The benefits of becoming a Reading School In 2019–20, we piloted the Reading Schools accreditation programme with 39 schools in West Lothian and Forth Valley. Evaluation showed clear evidence of impact on learners, learning professionals and schools as a whole. 80% agreed that taking part in Reading Schools helped their school to support learners who are not enthusiastic readers 85% agreed that taking part in Reading Schools helped learners to develop a love of reading 70% agreed that taking part in Reading Schools supported learners’ attainment 80% agreed that taking part in Reading Schools supported learners' health and wellbeing (this will open in a new window) Find out more about the evaluation The Reading Schools framework The Reading Schools framework details the key areas that are crucial to building and sustaining a whole-school reading culture. Key Areas are mapped against How Good is Our School? 4 (this will open in a new window) . Under each key area you can see what you need to do to become a Reading School and advance to silver and gold level. If you have any questions about the framework, please get in touch. Downloads Reading Schools framework (DOC) 83.4 kb Reading Schools framework (PDF) 246.0 kb Reading Schools is funded by Scottish Government. Share Share this content on facebook' Share this content on twitter' Share this content via email' Support us By supporting our work, you are helping children and adults in Scotland to reach their potential through reading and writing. Donate now Leave us a gift in your will Share your love of reading with the next generation by leaving a gift in your will Join The Book Club Support Scottish Book Trust and receive exclusive Book Club benefits Fundraise for us Support us by raising money at work, school or in your community Get our newsletter 0131 524 0160 info@scottishbooktrust.com Visit Scottish Book Trust on Facebook. This opens in a new tab. Visit Scottish Book Trust on Twitter. This opens in a new tab. Visit Scottish Book Trust on YouTube. This opens in a new tab. Visit Scottish Book Trust on Instagram. This opens in your email window. Dashboard Log in About us Contact us Vacancies Our supporters Privacy and cookies Accessibility Programme websites Reading Schools First Minister's Reading Challenge Visit the Create Scotland's website. This link opens in a new tab. Visit the Good fundraising Organisations website. This link opens in a new tab. Visit the Edinburgh Council's website. This link opens in a new tab. Visit the City of Edinburgh Council's website. Visit the Culture Edinburgh website. This link opens in a new tab. Copyright 2021 Scottish Book Trust. Registered company SC184248. Scottish charity, SC027669. Site by Primate.