Supporting schools and families to build a love of reading that lasts
The Reading Tray works with schools, families, and community settings to make reading feel achievable, enjoyable, and meaningful — especially for children who may not have access to books at home.
Our programmes are designed to sit alongside the curriculum, not add pressure to it.
For Schools & Educators
What We Offer
Author-led literacy workshops
Interactive sessions where children explore storytelling, creativity, and self-expression.Inclusive story resources
Stories that reflect diverse families, cultures, and lived experiences — helping children see themselves in books.Book access initiatives
Programmes that place books directly into children’s hands to support reading beyond the classroom.
Who It’s For:
Our programmes are flexible and can be adapted to suit different settings, age groups, and community needs.
Primary schools
Nurseries & early years settings
Community hubs and after-school programmes
Schools serving disadvantaged communities
Why Schools Choose The Reading Tray
Low-burden for staff
Child-led, confidence-building approach
Designed to support reading for pleasure
Clear social impact alignment
No obligation
We work collaboratively with schools and community settings to ensure all activity is age-appropriate, inclusive, and responsibly delivered.
For Families
Reading Starts at Home
We believe the most powerful reading happens in everyday moments — not just in lessons.
The Reading Tray supports families by:
Encouraging short, manageable reading habits
Providing stories children actually want to read
Making reading feel positive, not pressured
Our Approach
No judgement
No rigid rules
Just stories, conversation, and connection
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