Wirral Schools' Library Service

Children and young people’s enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits have risen for the first time in five years, having reached a 20-year low in 2025, according to research conducted by the NLT.
If you would like to refresh your classroom book collections - order one of our Reading for Pleasure boxes for Autumn!

Children and young people's reading in 2026 | National Literacy Trust This reports outlines findings from our 2026 Annual Literacy Survey, when we saw a marginal increase in reading enjoyment and frequency.

Some great recommendations here!

Forestry England have teamed up with Jigsaw Education Group to develop activity packs for EYFS/KS1 and KS2 that are packed full of hands-on, curriculum-linked activities that will help children to connect with nature while learning simple techniques to support their mental and physical wellbeing

Nature and wellbeing activity packs Two free activity packs, created in partnership with Jigsaw Education Group, to help children connect with nature while learning techniques to support their health and wellbeing.

🐻🎈 100 YEARS OF WINNIE-THE-POOH! 🎈🐻Did you know that 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories? For a century, the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood have taught children about friendship, kindness, and adventure. #100

Just look at that face! 🥹🐝💛
This little Bee-Bot is missing being in school and would love a classroom to call home for the Autumn term.
Could you and your class give him and his friends a place to learn, explore and create lots of happy coding memories? ✨📚🐝

World Cup 2026 is the perfect hook for exploring geography, culture and world flags with your class. ⚽ 🌎

🌈✨ Happy Elmer Day! ✨🌈
Today we’re celebrating everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant and his timeless message: be yourself, embrace your colours, and spread kindness 💛💙❤️💚💜

Wirral SLS has brilliant Elmer books and story boxes ready to brighten your classroom or library.

Register now for this FREE online event with Matt Goodfellow. Suitable for Years 5-7

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