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Entries open for the HarperCollins Reading for Pleasure Awards 2026
28th May 2026
HarperCollins UK is pleased to announce that entries for The Reading for Pleasure Awards 2026, now in their 9th year, are open. The awards are run in association with The Open University and UK Literacy Association (UKLA). 2026 marks the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign to inspire more...
As the Premier League finale approaches, schools are using football to tackle inclusion
27th May 2026
With the Premier League season drawing to a close later this month, football is once again dominating playground conversations. But for many schools, the moment is about more than just match results – it’s an opportunity to address some deeper challenges around inclusion, confidence and participation...
Martin Lewis to host first ever national money assembly as 70% of UK teens worry about money
22nd May 2026
Schools across the UK encouraged to sign up for first-ever live-streamed National Money Assembly hosted by Young Enterprise and Martin Lewis CBE. Young Enterprise has announced its first-ever National Money Assembly with Martin Lewis, a live-streamed event for secondary schools across the UK on Monday...
National Book Tokens Schools Prize 2026 Launches with Biggest-Ever Giveaway to Transform School Libraries
6th May 2026
National Book Tokens, in continued partnership with Read for Good, has launched its annual Schools Prize, inviting teachers, librarians, parents and communities to nominate schools to win funding to revitalise their libraries with new books. Now in its twelfth year, the campaign will award five major...
Wastebuster and partners launch in-store toy recycling for schools
23rd April 2026
167 Tesco stores nationwide now host Recycle to Read bins, making it easy for families to recycle broken hard plastic toys while they shop. Recycle to Read will officially launch its hard plastic toy recycling service in 167 Tesco stores nationwide on 22 April 2026, marking Earth Day, following successful...
Schools Empower Pupils to Take Climate Action with JUST ONE Tree
21st April 2026
Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact—not only for the planet, but for engagement and school pride. Across the UK, many young people are increasingly aware of the challenges of climate change and...