Children read more books and their appetite for reading improves considerably.
They learn the value of helping others.
Parents are very happy with all the extra reading activity generated by Readathon.
Any teacher who runs three or more Readathons receives a testimonial from the National Reading Campaign in recognition of their commitment to reading.
All the money collected by your school goes to charities who support children and young people with serious illnesses in your area.
The children involved thoroughly enjoyed reading the books and sharing their stories with the rest of the class. I'd like to thank you for all the materials you sent, especially the posters and ideas for assembly, all have come in very useful.
Louise Smith,The Castle School, Thornbury
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Teachers (like you) like Readathon. Because nothing motivates children to read like Readathon. That’s why thousands of schools take part every year. |
Readathon is free and couldn’t be easier to run.
Apply for your Readathon pack. You can do this online - just click here!
Your pack contains everything you need, including sponsorship forms, to help you make the most of the event.
Then follow our guide on how to collect and send your sponsorship money – easy to do either online or by post.
You decide. You can run Readathon whenever you like – including during school holidays. Readathon is a perfect way to celebrate all sorts of events such as Roald Dahl Day (13th September) or Children’s Book Week (starts 5th October).
- Readathon gives schools a straightforward, motivating and rewarding way to boost the reading skills of all their pupils – boys as well as girls.
- The more children read, the better their chances of succeeding in school and the world beyond.
- Readathon has been going for 25 years and has raised over £21 million to support children with serious illnesses.
- Every school taking part in Readathon can buy half-price Penguin, Puffin, Dorling Kindersley and Ladybird books.
Readathon is the UK’s National Sponsored Reading Event. It gives a massive boost to pupils’ reading skills AND supports the life-changing work of two fantastic children’s charities. Every year thousands of schools across the UK take part.
This year we want YOURS to be one of them.
Readathon (registered charity number in England and Wales 1130309)