Riveting Reads: Boys into Books 11-14

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Is it my problem?

Yes and No. Clearly boys’ reading is part of the wider issue of boys’ achievement in general, and all staff need to work together to affect this. In this sense, everyone needs to be involved – and it’s therefore everyone’s opportunity.

On the other hand, literacy is traditionally a weak area for boys, but its importance in terms of accessing other curriculum areas has, if anything, increased in recent years. Ofsted and others have commented regularly that literacy is an area that needs special attention for boys. Literacy and reading – and the school library – is therefore able to make a big difference to boys’ self-esteem and their progress in other subjects, and schools that are successful with boys are characterised by particular input to literacy and reading. In this sense, libraries can lead the way in unlocking the key to boys’ improved achievement. As school librarians, it’s truly our opportunity – but we still need to get lots of people on board to make it happen.

Riveting Reads: Boys into Books 11-14

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Is it my problem?

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Boys Into Books

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