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Hertfordshire Summer Reading Challenge: Empowering Children Through Books

Discover the success of the Hertfordshire Summer Reading Challenge 2009, which saw a 20% increase in children participating and completing the challenge. Explore the positive outcomes of the program, including enhanced reading and communication skills, stimulated imagination and creativity, increased confidence and self-esteem. Join us in creating partnerships with schools, extended schools, summer playschemes, and children's centers to make a lasting impact on children's lives.

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Hertfordshire Summer Reading Challenge: Empowering Children Through Books

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  1. Responding to the Challenge in Hertfordshire John Harris Director of Children, Schools & Families – Hertfordshire County Council

  2. Two tier authority – covers 10 Districts 1 million+ population 49 libraries, plus 13 mobiles Libraries, Culture & Learning is a portfolio within Children, Schools and Families department Hertfordshire County Council

  3. Hertfordshire Summer Reading Challenge 2009 • 17,027 children started challenge – 20% increase on previous year • 9,662 children completed challenge – also 20% increase on previous year • Number of boys completing the challenge rose by 26% • 706 children joined the library for the first time to take part in the challenge

  4. Contribution to Strategic Objectives • Opportunities to work in partnership • Contribution to key national strategies and agendas • Incorporate into local strategic planning

  5. Local partnerships • Schools • Extended Schools • Summer Playschemes • Children Looked After Team • Traveller Education team • Children’s Centres

  6. National Strategies & Agendas • Every Child Matters • Book gifting initiatives • The Learning Revolution

  7. Local Strategic Planning • Golden threads • Potential to unlock other funding streams • Focus on outcomes rather than outputs

  8. Summer Reading Challenge Outcomes • Enhances reading & communication skills • Stimulates imagination & creativity • Increases confidence & self-esteem

  9. ‘I looked forward to finishing each book and it gave me confidence to talk openly in front of people.’ - Chloe, 8 ‘It was very good because the reading helps you learn!’ – Freya, 6 ‘I think Quest Seekers is brilliant because when I’m upset I read a book and it makes my troubles go away.’ – Ella, 7 ‘It made me want to read more and made me proud when I completed it.’ – James, 10 Quest Seekers made me come to the library more and let me read some brilliant books.’ – Alex, 8

  10. thank you

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