The Children’s Literacy Charity recently teamed up with Fun & Active Playgrounds to offer our partner schools the chance to win a free educational and literacy-themed playground marking.
Our competition opened early September and partner schools were invited to enter the prize draw to win one of four eye-catching playground markings to support phonics. Research shows outdoor learning can support confidence, helping children to develop socially as well as improving physical skills.
Julie Taylor, Education Lead, commented: “We are strong advocates for outdoor learning and think having literacy-themed playground markings is a great way to support the work we do in helping children with their literacy skills.”
The wining school’s name was drawn on 17 October and …..the winner is: Harlesden Primary School in Brent!
Sarah Wawn, Headteacher at Harlesden Primary School was delighted: “This is fantastic news! The team are very excited to see the design in our playground and are looking forward to seeing the positive impact it has on our children.”
Fun & Active Playgrounds said: “We are really looking forward to installing the literacy playground marking at Harlesden Primary School. Creating an inspiring space that will enhance the playground experience for all the pupils. Congratulations Harlesden Primary!”
The charity’s expert tutor Juliet has been delivering our Reading Lab intervention at Harlesden school for a number of years now, helping children to catch up with their literacy. For Key Stage 2 children, Reading Lab is a 10-week catch-up programme focussed on reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. Both our Literacy and Reading Lab programmes are designed to foster a love of reading and boost confidence, self-esteem and resilience, enabling pupils to engage effectively and enthusiastically in the classroom.
Watch the winning school being announced!
Congratulations to Harlesden Primary School who will get to choose one these eye-catching playground markings for their pupils to enjoy: