Boys' Success Stories
“We can make a real difference to their learning.”
Glyn School, Ewell
Glyn School a boys' comprehensive secondary school in Ewell, Surrey, have been using Accelerated Reader for just over a year, and implemented the programme in the summer of 2018 to boost literacy levels across Key Stage 3. We spoke to Caroline Woolridge, the school librarian, and Jade Phillips, the KS3 coordinator, about how the programme has influenced both students and teachers at the school.
Getting our boys reading
Durston House School, Ealing
Durston House School in Ealing, London, is a big fan of Accelerated Reader! They've been using it very successfully with their students since January 2015.
“Quiz buzz” at South London boys school
Harris Academy Beckenham, South London
Reading practice quizzes have made all the difference at Harris Academy Beckenham. Library circulation has increased and students are visiting the library. There is a "quiz buzz" before and after school and during breaks.
Student-centred personalised reading practice at Lancashire SEN school
Wennington Hall School, Lancashire
Accelerated Reader has been part of school like at Wennington Hall for a decade. A residential and day school for students with special educational needs, Wennington Hall has a strong reading culture and commitment to improving the literacy attainment of every student.