Renaissance UK & Ireland

Fewer than 1 in 5 young people read for pleasure every day. Yet 9 in 10 teachers know the evidence on daily reading. The gap is awareness at home. Our new whitepaper Between the Lines explores why 15 minutes matters more than ever: bit.ly/4rxQhAH #BetweenTheLines

How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @RenLearnUK. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

Need more support with your #CAT4 testing? We’ve got two new resources: • Students: Pre-testing training video for primary, secondary and paper-based test takers: bit.ly/4ulQvh7 • Teachers: Quick-start 15-minute guide: bit.ly/4bnl50Y

Come along on 14 April for our Welsh Insight Day! We're talking about how reading engagement, high-quality data and bilingual literacy can improve outcomes for learners and help you build a lifelong love for reading among students. Register to attend: bit.ly/3MYWfwv

“...discovering writers like Zadie Smith and Sam Selvon opened doors I didn’t even realise were closed.” 📚 Over on our blog, we’re speaking with author & poet @AHicksonLovence winner of the @The_DBAwards for Best Young Adult Book for Wild East: bit.ly/4cI988D

How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @RenLearnUK. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

💡 ‘Having tools such as @nearpod to enable them to contribute to the class discussion and have their voice heard is so important…’ Discover how schools in MATs are using Nearpod to encourage students to contribute and engage meaningfully in lessons: bit.ly/40cSNkM

We’re proud to be #BackedByBESA. It means we’ve committed to @BESAtweet’s Code of Practice – reflecting our commitment to professional standards and ethics. The next time you’re choosing suppliers, be sure to look out for the BESA logo. It’s a signal that schools can trust.

How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @RenLearnUK. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

We’re exhibiting at the M.E.E.T Conference on 18 March with @leadictservices. Join us to explore how @nearpod can provide real-time insights into student understanding. Sign up to attend: bit.ly/3OQQoK5

This #NationalYearOfReading2026, we’re speaking at the National @Literacy_Trust's annual primary conference, delivered in partnership with the British Library. 📅 20 March 2026 📍 British Library, London 🎟️ Book your place: bit.ly/3MKsmjn #PrimCon2026 #GoAllIn2026

Celebrating #WorldBookDay and 40 years of #AcceleratedReader today across our London, Swindon and Houghton teams. There were bookish games, brilliant fancy dress and plenty of reading joy. @FrancesKingsto2 shared a reflection on AR’s beginnings, reminding us that it started with a simple idea to help children love reading. Forty years later AR continues to support teachers, librarians and families in helping every learner build confidence through books. As we move through the National Year of Reading, our mission remains clear. We’re here to help every child find a reading home. Here’s to the next chapter.

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📖 We’re marking the occasion with a special episode of the #RenaissanceSpacePodcast and a new blog post! Kate Sayer, @WorldBookDayUK, joins us to discuss practical strategies to encourage reading. 🎧: bit.ly/4cRRAXv 📖: bit.ly/3MRLyLS

How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @RenLearnUK. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

Ready for #WorldBookDay tomorrow? 📚 We’ve quizzed all the World Book Day books and they’re ready to check for fluency and reading comprehension. So, don’t forget to encourage your students to #TakeTheQuiz after reading! @WorldBookDayUK Explore here: bit.ly/3N8B76R

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You’re invited to our birthday celebrations! 🎉 Accelerated Reader turns 40 this year and we’re throwing a huge reading party! We’ve got plenty of book recommendations to help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, along with quick, inspiring and ready-to-use classroom activities. 📚 Join the fun and RSVP to attend (and get the party resources) here: bit.ly/3OAqgmI

It’s #DyscalculiaDay! @DyscalculiaNet1 Our Dyscalculia Screener helps evaluate numeracy progress, skills application and whether additional help may be needed. 🔢 Explore the screener to better support your students in their maths learning here: bit.ly/3OvEXYf

How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @RenLearnUK. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

Join us on 28 April for a Digital Day at @CCJacademy! 💻 We’ll explore impactful PedTech, including @nearpod and share practical ways to create engaging, interactive learning experiences in your classroom. Register to attend here: bit.ly/3Ohra7w