Reading Plus Start-up Challenge
Encourage regular use of Reading Plus this half term, and your school could win!
Up for the challenge? Register your school to take part.
The new school year is the perfect time to re-focus students on reading - and this challenge is designed to give them a strong start.
How is your school performing?
Using Reading Plus data, we will share a weekly leaderboard to help you track your school’s ranking throughout the challenge.
Primary Leaderboard Secondary Leaderboard
This leaderboard will help you:
- See where you stand nationally.
- Share progress with staff and students.
- Set clear, short-term reading targets for progress.
The Challenge
Generate back-to-school excitement for your students by encouraging them to use Reading Plus this half term.
Between now and Sunday 8th of November, get students to complete as many Reading Plus lessons as possible.
At the end of the challenge, the 3 primary and 3 secondary schools with the highest reading lessons (on average) at 80%+ will win prizes.
Using Reading Plus data, we will share a weekly leaderboard to help you track your school’s ranking throughout the challenge.
Why take part?
Taking part in the Reading Plus Start-up Challenge will:
- Promote reading enjoyment among students.
- Encourage reading for pleasure.
- Create a community of learners passionate about developing their reading skills and confidence.
Prizes
The competition closes at midnight, Sunday 8th November, and winners will be announced on Wednesday 11th November 2026.
The top 3 primary and top 3 secondary schools with the most reading lessons (on average) at 80%+ will win.
Prizes are awarded as follows:
- 1st place: £150 Amazon voucher
- 2nd place: £100 Amazon voucher
- 3rd place: £50 Amazon voucher
Key dates
This challenge is open to Reading Plus user schools only. Good luck!
Terms and conditions apply.
