Devon Gets Reading
Welcome to Devon Gets Reading! Part of the National Year of Reading initiative
2008 is an exciting opportunity to celebrate reading across the whole of Devon involving the very youngest right through to the oldest members of the community.
Why read? Because good readers have
- higher self-esteem and confidence
- improved communication skills
- better qualifications
- enhanced career opportunities earning more money
- wider experiences
- more lively imaginations
- more fun!
What is Devon doing?
getting more people to borrow paper and talking books from our terrific and FREE libraries! - encouraging parents and carers to read to and enthuse their children about reading
- motivating children and young people to read regularly
- asking volunteers to help with reading support in schools
- supporting adults who want help with their reading
And much more!
And don’t forget to join your local library! Find out more information about Devon’s terrific library services
21 November Conference - Promoting the enjoyment of reading
Devon gets reading professional conference and workshop
Venue: Sandy Park, Exeter.
Date: November 21st 2008
A free day-long conference, with workshops, devoted to promoting the enjoyment of reading across the age range especially for those currently reluctant to read on account of lack of skills or negative attitudes. The outcome will be for each Devon Local Learning Community (LLC) and for the Children’s Centres, Libraries and Adult Learning within its geographical area, a series of key action points to promote reading for enjoyment. Various exhibitors will mount display stalls for the day.
Schools in Devon drop everything and get reading
Year 2 Children from St Leonard’s School, Exeter visited County Hall on Monday 6th October to start the week that leads up to DEAR day (Drop Everything and Read Day) on Friday 10th October. The pupils were met by Devon County Council leader Brian Greenslade and Chief Executive Phil Norrey. Councillor Greenslade talked of his pride in the County of Devon. The children went on to tour the Highways Department and ended up in the Council Chamber where Dr Norrey read them a story. Read more on the news page.
Find out more
- News features from around Devon
- The national picture
- For children age 5 to 11
- For young people age 11 to 18
- For parents and carers
- For teachers - primary
- For teachers - secondary
- For teachers - special
- For librarians
- For adults wanting help with improving with their reading
- For early years professionals
- For health professionals
- DCC employees wanting to volunteer
- Drop Everything And Read Day
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