The Reading Plus Awards 2026 are here!
Make your nominations today!
Submissions close 14th JuneIt’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 2025-26 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 voucher as a token of appreciation.
Winners will be announced on Monday 22nd June 2026.
Entry information
Award nominations open on Thursday 7th May and close at midnight on Sunday 14th June 2026.
Winners will be notified and announced on Monday 22nd 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 19 awards, which are a mix of data-led and nomination entries, to be won.
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 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 Outstanding Progress (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 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 Outstanding Progress (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 Teaching Staff Member of the Year (KS2)
This award will go to a teacher or support staff member 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 Staff Member of the Year (KS3/4)
This award will go to a teacher or support staff member 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.
School Awards
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.