The Reading Plus Awards are back!
It’s been an incredible journey witnessing the transformative power of Reading Plus on students’ reading progress and engagement.
We know these tremendous results are due to the dedication of the teachers championing reading within their school to foster a love of reading among students.
We want to celebrate and showcase the individual schools, teachers and students who have gone above and beyond in their reading journeys and made extraordinary achievements with Reading Plus in the 2024-25 academic year.
Submit your entries below – we wish you all the best of luck!
Prizes
All winners will be awarded with a personalised certificate to commemorate their achievement, a trophy and a £25 Amazon voucher as a token of appreciation.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
Entry information
Award nominations open on Tuesday 13th May and close at midnight on Sunday 15th June 2025.
Winners will be notified and announced on Tuesday 24th June, via Daisy Education’s social media channels and email.
You can enter your school or pupils/students for more than one award. For more information, please email getinvolved@daisyeducationuk.com
There are 30 awards, which are a mix of data-led and nomination entries, to be won.
Awards based on nominations
KS2 Pupil Awards
Reading Plus Star of the Year (KS2 Pupil)
This award will go to a pupil who fully engages with Reading Plus in school and at home. They will have shown commitment to the programme to progress in their reading ability and motivation to read for pleasure.
Most Effort on Reading Plus (KS2 Pupil)
This award will go to a pupil who has shown hard work, dedication and commitment to Reading Plus to improve their reading ability and attitude towards reading for pleasure.
Best Usage (outside of class) (KS2 Pupil)
This award will go to a pupil who fully engages with Reading Plus outside school. They will have shown commitment to Reading Plus to improve their reading ability and attitude towards reading for pleasure.
Vocabulary Star of the Year (KS2 Pupil)
This award will go to a pupil who has shown hard work, dedication and commitment to Reading Plus to improve their vocabulary.
Most Words Read by a Pupil (KS2 Pupil)
This award will go to a pupil who has read the most words on the programme.
Reading Plus Most Improved Pupil (KS2 Pupil)
This award will go to a pupil who throughout the academic year has improved their reading tremendously. They will have shown hard work, dedication and commitment to developing their reading fluency and stamina.
KS3/4 Student Awards
Reading Plus Star of the Year (KS3/4 Student)
This award will go to a student who fully engages with Reading Plus in school and at home. They will have shown commitment to the programme to progress in their reading ability and motivation to read for pleasure.
Most Effort on Reading Plus (KS3/4 Student)
This award will go to a student who has shown hard work, dedication and commitment to Reading Plus to improve their reading ability and attitude towards reading for pleasure.
Best Usage (outside of class) (KS3/4 Student)
This award will go to a student who fully engages with Reading Plus outside school. They will have shown commitment to Reading Plus to improve their reading ability and attitude towards reading for pleasure.
Vocabulary Star of the Year (KS3/4 Student)
This award will go to a student who has shown hard work, dedication and commitment to Reading Plus to improve their vocabulary.
Most Words Read by a Student (KS3/4 Student)
This award will go to a student who has read the most words on the programme.
Reading Plus Most Improved Student (KS3/4 Student)
This award will go to a student who throughout the academic year has improved their reading tremendously. They will have shown hard work, dedication and commitment to developing their reading fluency and stamina.
Educator Awards
Reading Plus Teacher of the Year (KS2)
This award will go to a teacher who has been an advocate of Reading Plus, has helped implement the software in school, encouraged staff involvement and been a cheerleader for pupils to promote programme usage.
Reading Plus Teaching Support Staff of the Year (KS2)
This award will go to a support staff member (TA, HLTA, librarian, interventionist, etc.) who has advocated for Reading Plus, encouraged staff involvement and cheered on pupils who promoted programme usage – or even run the programme within the school.
Reading Plus Teacher of the Year (KS3/4)
This award will go to a teacher who has been an advocate of Reading Plus, has helped implement the software in school, encouraged staff involvement, and been a cheerleader for students to promote usage programme and motivation.
Reading Plus Teaching Support Staff of the Year (KS3/4)
This award will go to a support staff member (TA, HLTA, librarian, interventionist, etc.) who has advocated for Reading Plus, encouraged staff involvement and cheered on students who promoted programme usage – or even run the programme within the school.
School and MAT Awards
Reading Plus Multi-Academy Trust of the Year
This award will go to a MAT that has implemented Reading Plus as part of its trust-wide reading strategy, has encouraged staff engagement, onboarding and training, and has supported their schools to succeed both on Reading Plus and with reading for pleasure.
Reading Plus School of the Year (KS2)
This award will go to a school that has fully implemented Reading Plus as part of their KS2 reading strategy, has encouraged the onboarding and training, and has supported pupils to succeed both on Reading Plus and with reading for pleasure.
Reading Plus School of the Year (KS3/4)
This award will go to a school that has fully implemented Reading Plus as part of their KS3/4 reading strategy, has encouraged staff onboarding and training, and has supported students to succeed on Reading Plus and with reading for pleasure.
Awards based on programme data
Key Stage 2
- Most words read on average as a school
- Most average reading lessons (most usage)
- Most progress achieved (average level gains)
Key Stage 3/4
- Most words read on average as a school
- Most average reading lessons (most usage)
- Most progress achieved (average level gains)
Awards based on Daisy Education initiatives
Champion of the Year
- Reading Plus Champion of the Year
This award will go to a student who is part of the Reading Plus Champions initiative. A Reading Plus Champion is a student who has finished the programme and collaborated with us throughout the year to review new texts, share their experience with Reading Plus and complete additional reading tasks.
Most Engaged Reading Plus School
- Most Engaged School on Social Media
This award recognises the school that actively and creatively highlights its students’ achievements in Reading Plus on social media. The winning school will have shown dedication to fostering a positive and supportive online environment, showcasing student accomplishments, celebrating milestones, and engaging through posts, photos and videos.
- Most Engaged Reading Plus School (KS2)
This award will go to a school that has advocated for Reading Plus, encouraged staff and pupil involvement in Reading Plus challenges, competitions and monthly pupil awards, and cheered on pupils to promote programme usage.
- Most Engaged Reading Plus School (KS3/4)
This award will go to a school that has been an advocate of Reading Plus, encouraged staff and student involvement in Reading Plus challenges, competitions and monthly student awards, and cheered on students to promote programme usage.
Long-standing Partner School
- Long-standing Partner School (KS2 & KS3/4)
An award to honour the schools that have shown great support and commitment to Reading Plus over the years.