- National Literacy Trust
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- National Literacy Trust
2012 REPORT 2 Premier League Reading Stars is delivered by the National Literacy Trust, the only national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. We run literacy projects in the poorest communities, campaign to make literacy a national priority and support schools. Partners and Funders The main sponsor of the programme, the Premier League also facilitates its delivery through club and player engagement. Arts Council England also funds the programme and encourages the involvement of writers and artists, providing young people with opportunities to interface with the arts. Other partners: - Premier League Productions - Sport Relief - Browns Books for Students - Match Attax 3 INTRODUCTION Premier League Reading Stars harnesses the motivational power of football to inspire young people to read more and to improve their literacy skills. The reading intervention programme targets children and young people who are not yet fans of reading but who are passionate about football. Dramatic results for children In 2012 we undertook an in-depth research study into the impact of the programme. We found it had a dramatic impact on the young people who had previously struggled with literacy: • Three out of four children made six months’ to a year’s progress in reading during the 10 week programme “It’s like I’m addicted to reading...” Reading Stars participant • Six out of ten now read more in their own time • Half of them joined their public library • Three out of four said they now enjoy reading more and were inspired to read by footballers • Those who took part were 10 times more likely to progress in reading than similar children who didn’t take part “The impact in class has been amazing.” Reading Stars teacher 3 OUT OF 4 CHILDREN MADE UP TO A YEAR’S PROGRESS IN JUST 10 WEEKS 4 THE NEED Every year one child in five leaves primary school without the reading skills they need for secondary school. Low literacy levels, particularly among boys, are linked to low motivation to read. Our research shows that footballers are influential to children and young people, especially boys, and that their encouragement can inspire them to read more. Premier League Reading Stars is designed to change attitudes to reading, to inspire children to read more and consequently improve their literacy skills. Our goals for the children and young people we support • Improve their attitudes to reading • Increase their confidence as readers and their perceptions of their own abilities • Inspire them to read more • Increase their social interactions around reading, for example discussing reading with family and friends • Increase their access to libraries and books • Increase their confidence as writers and their perceptions of their own abilities • Improve their speaking and listening skills HALF OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE JOINED A LIBRARY BECAUSE OF THE PROGRAMME 5 CASE STUDY THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE HELP In 2012 34,000 children took part in Premier League Reading Stars in state primary and secondary schools, public libraries, football clubs and in one Pupil Referral Unit. We targeted schools not reaching the national average in literacy and those with large numbers of children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The schools selected pupils who would benefit the most from the programme: young people who loved football but were less keen, or less able, readers. “I hated reading before” Football fan Sajid becomes a reading fan Sajid, 11, was easily put off by the covers of books and had trouble finding books he liked: “My teacher picked me to do Premier League Reading Stars because he knows I’m into football. I hated reading before. I would just watch TV but football got me into it. When we did the sessions we would first talk about our books, read a bit of our book, do a quiz or a game. I liked doing the activities and getting stickers - I know quite a lot about football so it was easy for me. My teacher read to us and I liked it and that made me think ‘let me try reading’.” Sajid now describes himself as more “talkative” in class and “excited” about the prospect of reading more in his own time. To his surprise, he has come to enjoy reading about football. He says: “My favourite book was Sol Campbell’s autobiography. I also read more magazines about sport, as well as newspapers. “The programme has helped me with my lessons and my reading tests.” 6 THE REACH IN 2012 Since 2003 over 44,000 young people and their parents have taken part in the programme and its wider activities have reached 800,000 young people in total. In January 2012 we were able to expand the programme to allow hundreds of schools and libraries to take part. 34,000 young people took part The programme ran in schools, libraries and football clubs FC SCHOOL L I B R A RY = 1000 472 primary schools 32 authors went into schools 232 secondary schools 31 libraries 15 football clubs 1 Pupil Referral Unit Author Dan Freedman 7 T PERCE N 3 2 N 10 0 More than 18,000 online literacy challenges were completed T Many of the children were from low-income families PERCE The children’s ethnicity The young people were aged 7 – 15 years 75% were boys 25% 65.7% were girls 13% 10.9 9% White Mixed race Asian Black Other *Statistics based on the 2,170 young people who took part in our evaluation 8 THE IMPACT We evaluated the programme by asking the young people and teachers to complete a questionnaire before and after taking part. In addition, some schools provided data on the reading levels of the children. We also ran focus groups and spoke to individual young people. CASE STUDY We had a dramatic impact on children’s reading skills The programme typically ran over 10 weeks. During this time 56% of the pupils made half a year’s progress in reading and 17% made a year’s progress. This is a significant achievement for young people whose reading skills were not improving. “I read so many books as part of the programme I went up one reading level.” Reading Stars participant “We have a boy who is a great footballer and became so fired up with reading, his reading score went up at the rate expected over an 18 month period.” Reading Stars teacher We also compared children who took part with a similar group of children who did not. 10 times as many participating children made progress in reading. We helped children enjoy reading 76% said they now enjoy reading more. As National Literacy Trust research shows enjoyment of reading is linked to children’s attainment, this is very significant. Boys in particular were more likely to enjoy reading after taking part. “For them it made reading cool when before it was boring.” Reading Stars teacher “I want to achieve stuff” Now Max wants to “go somewhere” Max, 14, attends a Pupil Referral Unit in Hereford. His difficulties at school meant Max had a lack of confidence in reading and didn’t enjoy it at all. He is a keen footballer so his teacher selected him to take part in Premier League Reading Stars with the hope that using a topic he was interested in would draw him into books. The class challenges inspired Max to read more; being rewarded with Premier League prizes such as stickers meant that he felt he was achieving something tangible and could see his progress. Discovering there were books about football was “completely surprising” and encouraged Max to read more and consequently improve his reading skills. He says: “I used to be a really confident reader, and then, when I stopped reading, I stuttered a lot when I was reading. I didn’t like reading out loud before, but taking part in Premier League Reading Stars has boosted my confidence. A lot. It has helped me feel better about myself as a learner, because obviously I’m at the Pupil Referral Unit for a reason. At my other school I couldn’t be bothered to learn or do anything. And now, I’ve come here I’m ready to learn; I want go somewhere. I want to achieve stuff and I want to play football!” 9 We increased children’s confidence as readers 60% said they now feel they are better at reading. “It has changed my life because I can now read any difficult book that is given to me. I can now read complicated words.” Reading Stars participant We inspired children to read more 57% said they now read more in their own time. Over the course of the programme 68% read five or more books and 26% read over 10 books. 53% of young people who took the online challenges felt that they made them read more. Theo Walcott Arsenal “One of the boys in my class avoided reading and writing whenever possible. But he loved the programme and was the first one to complete all of the reading challenges.” Reading Stars teacher The footballers inspired children to read 74% said that they would read more now that they know that footballers read. “It changed my attitude to reading because I never knew that famous footballers read books and you look up to them.” Reading Stars participant “Footballers like reading too! So why couldn’t I join in?!?” Reading Stars participant David Fox Norwich City 10 We introduced children to books, newspapers, websites and comics CASE STUDY Young people were introduced to a wide range of texts. As a result, they now read a greater variety of materials outside class and a wider range of fiction. “Library issue statistics show they are borrowing more books and trying new authors and genres.” Reading Stars librarian Children learnt how to choose books 70% said they now feel better equipped to choose books they will enjoy that are at the right level. “It’s made a big impression on him” Conagh has gone crazy for reading Carlo Nash Stoke City Conagh, 8, from Wakefield was struggling at school and his reading skills were worsening. His dad, Barry, and his mum, had been concerned before his teacher suggested he take part in Premier League Reading Stars. Barry explains: “He had a problem. I would get called into school twice a week because he refused to do his work. His teacher suggested he might be interested in the programme because he loves football. He’s absolutely loved it; it’s kicked him off again. He’s started writing stories at home, he’s reading football books; it’s made a big impression on him. “We’re now doing a lot of reading together and it has also given us a chance to go and join our local library which we didn’t even know was there. We went as a group with school first but now he goes down every two weeks and gets himself a new book. He’s reading to his brothers as well, and they’re looking up to him, so it’s giving him a bit of confidence and a place in the family. “The programme has benefited him a lot. I think if it had been linked to anything else there wouldn’t have been an interest, but because he were seeing his heroes on telly, that made a big difference to him.” 11 We increased children’s library use The programme provided an opportunity to visit a public library and encouraged library use. 49% joined a public library as a result of the programme and 35% of those who were already members now use their public library more often and 41% of those who were already school library members now use their school library more often. “The children now seem to have more respect for the resources and the library space, as they are familiar with it and think of it as ‘theirs’.” Reading Stars teacher We improved children’s speaking and listening skills 65% said they now feel more confident working in a team and 57% now feel more confident joining in group discussions and asking questions when they don’t understand. The children became ambassadors for reading 48% of the young people encouraged others to read. 76% now talk about reading more, or as often, with their family and 70% talk about reading more, or as often, with their friends. The programme also had a range of positive social impacts on the participants. We supported children’s writing 70% said they now enjoy writing more and are more confident writers. “Our children really valued the reading journals. They were eager to share their thoughts with others by writing in them.” “One of the boys found it difficult to make friends. Since attending the programme he has made friends with his ‘team mates’ and is now getting into trouble less.” Reading Stars teacher Reading Stars teacher “Many of the boys were generally badly behaved but they treated the sessions with the discipline they would a football match. They also gained more respect for the staff involved with the programme.” Reading Stars teacher Chris Smalling Manchester United 12 THE PROGRAMME How it works Premier League Reading Stars is a game of two halves: online challenges set by players and a 10 week reading intervention programme supported by a resource pack. At the heart of the programme are players’ recommendations for good reads. Each club selects its own Reading Star to talk about their favourite children’s and adults’ books. Theo Walcott TJ and the Hat-trick by Theo Walcott Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling Ryan Nelsen Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! by Kyle Mewburn The Marks of Cain by Tom Know Mark Schwarzer Megs and the Vootball Kids by Neil MontagnanaWallace and Mark Schwarzer Destined to live by Sabina Wolanski Stuart Holden The Twits by Roald Dahl The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Charlie Adam Josh McEachran ger Mr Messy by Ro Hargreaves ego El Diego by Di a on ad Mar Owen Hargreaves Quack Quack! (Ladybird) The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss ion May I Have Your Attent den Cor es Jam by ? ase Ple The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Barry Bannan e Chocolate Charlie and th ald Dahl Ro by Factory vid Beckham My Side by Da Tim Cahill The BFG by Roald Dahl The Smell of Football by Mick Rathbone Chris Smalling Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown 13 Mike Williamson Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll Bob Wilson’s Ultimate Collection of Sporting Lingo by Bob Wilson John O’Shea Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl The Runaway Jury by John Grisham Chris Kirkland Joey Barton David Fox The Witches by Roald The Gruffalo’s Child by l Julia Donaldson and Axe Scheffler Operation Mincemeat Ben Macintyre Dahl Dracula by Bram Stoker by Leon Britton James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl An Idiot Abroad: The Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington by Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant Stephen Ward Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Thinking Outside the Box by Brad Friedel Digital Fortress by Dan Brown Carlo Nash Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Family Adventures in Style by Dr Jill Nash and Carlo Nash Niko Kranjcar Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Paul Scharner The Gruffalo’s Child / The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler The Count of Monte Cris to by Alexandre Dumas 3 OUT OF 4 CHILDREN READ MORE NOW R THEY KNOW THAT T FOOTBALLERS READ F 14 THE FIRST HALF: PLAYERS SET READING CHALLENGES The 20 Reading Stars, one from each Premier League club, were filmed setting five literacy challenges, which formed the 100 multiple-choice quizzes on www.premierleaguereadingstars.org.uk. These challenged young people, anywhere in the world, to watch their football heroes reading and to answer the questions and win rewards. Any child that completed all of a player’s challenges was entered into a competition to win exclusive signed player memorabilia, ranging from shirts and boots to photographs. “It’s quite inspiring to have one of your favourite players read a little bit of a book to you instead of some person you don’t know.” Joey Barton Queens Park Rangers Reading Stars participant Mike Williamson and Reading Star 18,000 CHALLENGES WERE COMPLETED BY CHILDREN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD 15 THE SECOND HALF: THE READING INTERVENTION The schools selected for the programme were those with low levels of literacy and high numbers of pupils eligible for free school meals. Pupils who were less keen or less able readers were chosen to take part. Teachers, librarians and coaches were given a programme guide, and training by well-known children’s authors, to deliver 10 football-themed literacy sessions. Over the 10 weeks, the children were introduced to new authors and types of reading materials from football fiction to matchday programmes. Author Tom Palmer “It is a fabulous project for using football as a ‘hook’ to get otherwise disengaged boys into the library. It gets them to see that reading can be fun and about subjects they are interested in. I loved the idea of the games and we had some hilarious penalty shootouts.” Reading Stars librarian 34,000 YOUNG PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE READING INTERVENTION 16 THE PROGRAMME PACK The young people were motivated by exclusive Premier League branded materials including certificates, badges, pens, bookmarks, reading journals and even a pack of player trump-style cards. Participants competed to do the most reading challenges to win stickers for a special goal wall chart. “The boys were delighted with their pen, badge and football cards, it really helped to make them feel special and that the sessions were a reward not a punishment!” Reading Stars teacher “I like the badges because they show you what you represent.” “Awesome” 17 “I loved the certificates; my Dad’s really proud.” 18 IN Premier League Reading Stars attracts significant media attention, helping us to reach more people and change their perceptions of reading. This year media coverage appeared in national and regional newspapers, in football magazines, on official club websites and on TV and radio. The coverage reached an audience of over 15 million people and would have cost £300,000 for the equivalent advertising space. The Sun The Telegraph Walcott joins forces with HRH The Duchess of Cornwall The 2012 programme was launched at Arsenal FC’s Emirates stadium by the National Literacy Trust’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall; Nick Gibb, schools’ minister; and Arsenal FC striker Theo Walcott. Players from each top-flight club inspire the nation to read Kensington and Chelsea Chronicle Queens Park Rangers footballer tackles kids’ reading initiative Evening Standard Shropshire Star Footballers share a love of reading Walcott on the importance of reading 19 THE MEDIA london tonight Foo Football author Tom Palmer entertains children at the Emirates Stadium r o r r i M Daily hildren c l o o h c s 0 10 r League e i m e r P h c laun rs Reading Sta hear t 106.2 talkSPORT s Radio rave talkSPORT gue a e L Premier about the mme tars progra Reading S ch of the laun on the day Sign up for our free email newsletter at www.literacytrust.org.uk/register Phone: 020 7587 1842 Email: [email protected] www.literacytrust.org.uk Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalliteracytrust Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/literacy_trust The National Literacy Trust is a registered charity no. 1116260 and a company limited by guarantee no. 5836486 registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in Scotland no. 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