Our award-winning reading challenge, now in its twelth year, has made a huge impact in hundreds of schools.
Used byElmhurst Primary School
Awarded UKLA Literacy School of the Year 2023
“The Reading Gladiators session is always one of the highlights of my week. There are so many fantastic texts to choose from for each age group and the planning is so well thought-out, not only to maximise engagement and enjoyment but also to deepen thought – the conversations we have are as rich and interesting as any adult book club! You can see the kids falling more and more in love with reading and their teachers also report a real boost to their confidence and competence in literacy lessons too.〞
Sam Creighton, English Lead
Used byAvonmore Primary School
“Reading Gladiators allows children to explore the rich connection between text creators, the reader and the text itself. The programme immerses readers in the text, encouraging them to delve deeper into characterisation and explore themes and relevant contextual information. Sessions are carefully scaffolded with enthusiasm and enjoyment at their heart.〞
Richard Charlesworth, AHT and Reading lead. HammersmithUKLA Book Reviews editor. EmpathyLab judge.
Used byKnockhall Primary School, Greenhithe, Kent
“Reading Gladiators is a wonderful initiative that truly embraces ‘Reading for Pleasure’. At Knockhall, children have been open to books of all types and genres and have gained a lot from the experience. They thoroughly enjoy the books featured in the programme, and they’ve been able to apply what they have learned to different aspects of the curriculum, especially their writing. It’s an absolute joy to share these books with the children and share my own love for literature with them. It’s been amazing for all of us.〞
Kelly Marshall, Teaching Assistant
