2026 is the National Year of Reading!

Across the UK, children and young people are reading less than they used to & stories aren’t getting the same space they once did - and when reading drops, confidence, imagination and learning take a hit as well.

This year, a national spotlight is being put on reading.

To help kick start the 2026 National Year of Reading, we’re inviting everyone in our school community and across our trust, to take 10mins each day to read something you enjoy.

Have a look at our 'Ten Ways to Take 10' poster to get inspired and look out for regular reading recommendations from our LRC!

From our teachers to our TAs, our Reception pupils to our Bishop Laney Year 13s, our families to our Finance teams... we want to make 2026 the year we #Take10ToRead and #GoAllIn with reading.

Let’s get started together, as a community that reads more...