Independent reading
Research shows that the amount of time children spend reading independently is the best predictor of their overall literacy and language achievement. It helps children to build fluency and become self-reliant readers. Take a look at our wealth of support, including:
- our much-loved Treetops, Oxford Reading Tree and Project X levelled reading books
- advice for independent reading from renowned experts
- a unique four-step whole school approach to Building an Outstanding Reading School using the Oxford Owl Grammar Pathway
- independent reading advice and tips on our @OUPPrimary Twitter feed
- advice for parents on Oxford Owl For Home.
Set up a book club in your school
How to Set Up a Book Club In Your School
Inspire a love of reading by setting up a book club in your school. Download this useful guide, written by our expert Nikki Gamble
TreeTops Greatest Stories: Rip Van Winkle
Get your children reading this American classic short story. Oxford Level 11
Rip Van Winkle Teaching Notes
Use these free teaching notes to develop comprehension and independent reading skills
Oxford Reading Tree inFact: Bug Buzz
Take a look at and discuss this amazing range of insects with you children. Oxford Level 7
Bug Buzz Teaching Notes
Use these teaching notes to encourage reading and to get your children to talk about creepy crawlies
Keep your class reading with Oxford Owl
Get free support
Find resources to support you with improving independent reading on Oxford Owl
Inspire them with eBooks!
Discover a library of free eBooks and added enhanced collections on Oxford Owl
Set up a free class login
Set up a class login so that your class can access the eBooks in a dedicated pupil area
Best practice for independent reading
Reading for Pleasure survey
Read this summary about the importance of reading in the classroom (PDF)
5 ways we can support you (PDF)
Get your juniors reading for pleasure with this simple guide
Building an Outstanding Reading School (PDF)
James Clements' report takes you through six key strategies for making reading for pleasure work
Advice for parents
Parents as Partners in Children's Reading Development (video)
Linda Tallent gives top tips on how to engage parents with their child’s reading development.
4 min 54 seconds
Parental Engagement Report (PDF)
Download this free report about forming effective relationships with parents
Oxford Owl for Home
Helpful advice, top tips, activities and games to help with reading at home
Ensuring that children who can read, want to read (video)
Linda Tallent offers practical advice on keeping children reading independently.
10 min 11 seconds
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TreeTopsThe biggest range of quality, levelled books from well-known and loved authors |
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Oxford Reading TreeInspiring a love of reading in every child |
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Oxford Reading BuddyTransform reading and comprehension in your school with Oxford Reading Buddy |
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Nikki GambleDeveloping a love for reading |
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Matching Books to Children (Video)Nikki Gamble gives guidance on matching books to children in Key Stage 2, to ensure juniors keep reading. 3 min 5 seconds |
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