'Rooted in Reading' is a programme designed by Steve Willshaw Consulting to promote the joy of reading within schools.

'Reading Passports' are short booklets with carefully written prompts designed to guide your pupils' reading journey, encouraging them to read more.

Yes, our programme is designed to be engaging and beneficial for readers of all ages, from pre-school right through to Sixth form.

Our programme uses reading passports which are tailored to the needs of different key stages to make reading an enjoyable experience. As the pupils complete their passport entries they realise the progress they are making and this encourages them to read even more, further increasing their progress.

'Rooted in Reading' can help build a genuine reading community in your class or school. It can help track reading progress and encourage your pupils to explore different genres. It encourages them to think and develop their own opinions about what they read, which equips them with the independent thinking skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

You can get started by browsing the product range on this website or contacting Steve to discuss your needs.

Our programme can enhance your pupils' interest in and engagement with reading for pleasure resulting in the development of their reading skills and the broadening of their perspectives, creating a vibrant and tangible reading community in your school. 'Rooted in Reading' makes reading centre stage in your school, focusing the attention of pupils, teachers, parents and other stake-holders on this fundamental skill which can enhance our pupils' lives so much.

Absolutely! Our programme is open to all teachers and schools who are interested in enhancing their pupils' reading experiences.

'Rooted in Reading' is unique in its approach, focusing on the joy of reading rather than just the technical aspects. It is low cost, easy to administer and open to all ages from Year R to Year 13. Pupils are guided to write short entries recording their thoughts about the books they have read and these quickly build into an important record of their development as readers which can be endorsed with the 'Rooted in Reading' stamp and shared with teachers, parents, other pupils and school visitors.

Any books that you already have access to can be used - there is no requirement to buy any new or specific books. Pupils can write entries in their passports about books from the school or classroom library, books they have at home, books from the public library, books they have borrowed from a friend, books from charity shops - any books!